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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,017.28, 677,555.96 and 276,152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,017.28, 677,555.96 and 276,152.76 is: 381,063.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,017.28 : 677,555.96 = 276,152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,017.28/677,555.96 = 276,152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,017.28x = 677,555.96 × 276,152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,017.28x = 187,108,947,027.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,108,947,027.69/491,017.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,063.88

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