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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,636.32, 677,097.32 and 275,775.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,636.32, 677,097.32 and 275,775.72 is: 380,581.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,636.32 : 677,097.32 = 275,775.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,636.32/677,097.32 = 275,775.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,636.32x = 677,097.32 × 275,775.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,636.32x = 186,726,999,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,726,999,554.19/490,636.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,581.28

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