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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,625.58, 677,082.48 and 275,764.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,625.58, 677,082.48 and 275,764.98 is: 380,566.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,625.58 : 677,082.48 = 275,764.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,625.58/677,082.48 = 275,764.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,625.58x = 677,082.48 × 275,764.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,625.58x = 186,715,636,555.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,715,636,555.55/490,625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,566.45

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