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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,805.15, 677,306.97 and 275,946.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,805.15, 677,306.97 and 275,946.08 is: 380,803.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,805.15 : 677,306.97 = 275,946.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,805.15/677,306.97 = 275,946.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,805.15x = 677,306.97 × 275,946.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,805.15x = 186,900,199,941.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,900,199,941.64/490,805.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,803.26

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