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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,823.55, 677,319.17 and 275,975.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,823.55, 677,319.17 and 275,975.91 is: 380,837.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,823.55 : 677,319.17 = 275,975.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,823.55/677,319.17 = 275,975.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,823.55x = 677,319.17 × 275,975.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,823.55x = 186,923,772,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,923,772,921.32/490,823.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,837.01

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