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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,480.32, 676,874.88 and 275,607.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,480.32, 676,874.88 and 275,607.48 is: 380,345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,480.32 : 676,874.88 = 275,607.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,480.32/676,874.88 = 275,607.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,480.32x = 676,874.88 × 275,607.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,480.32x = 186,551,779,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,551,779,952.10/490,480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,345.09

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