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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,757.86, 677,245.08 and 275,898.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,757.86, 677,245.08 and 275,898.34 is: 380,739.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,757.86 : 677,245.08 = 275,898.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,757.86/677,245.08 = 275,898.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,757.86x = 677,245.08 × 275,898.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,757.86x = 186,850,793,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,850,793,345.17/490,757.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,739.28

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