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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,628.36, 677,073.48 and 275,755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,628.36, 677,073.48 and 275,755.88 is: 380,546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,628.36 : 677,073.48 = 275,755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,628.36/677,073.48 = 275,755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,628.36x = 677,073.48 × 275,755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,628.36x = 186,706,993,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,706,993,302.06/490,628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,546.68

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