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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,989.76, 677,510.80 and 276,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,989.76, 677,510.80 and 276,125.20 is: 381,021.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,989.76 : 677,510.80 = 276,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,989.76/677,510.80 = 276,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,989.76x = 677,510.80 × 276,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,989.76x = 187,077,805,152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,077,805,152.16/490,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,021.81

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