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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,823.86, 677,327.92 and 273,031.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,823.86, 677,327.92 and 273,031.46 is: 376,778.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,823.86 : 677,327.92 = 273,031.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,823.86/677,327.92 = 273,031.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,823.86x = 677,327.92 × 273,031.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,823.86x = 184,931,830,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,931,830,896.36/490,823.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,778.40

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