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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,575.08, 677,049.74 and 272,805.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,575.08, 677,049.74 and 272,805.48 is: 376,502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,575.08 : 677,049.74 = 272,805.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,575.08/677,049.74 = 272,805.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,575.08x = 677,049.74 × 272,805.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,575.08x = 184,702,879,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,702,879,304.58/490,575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,502.78

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