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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,055.21, 677,649.65 and 276,195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,055.21, 677,649.65 and 276,195.15 is: 381,145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,055.21 : 677,649.65 = 276,195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,055.21/677,649.65 = 276,195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,055.21x = 677,649.65 × 276,195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,055.21x = 187,163,545,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,163,545,348.22/491,055.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,145.63

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