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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,674.48, 677,202.49 and 275,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,674.48, 677,202.49 and 275,832.24 is: 380,688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,674.48 : 677,202.49 = 275,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,674.48/677,202.49 = 275,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,674.48x = 677,202.49 × 275,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,674.48x = 186,794,279,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,794,279,750.28/490,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,688.80

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