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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,078.26, 677,683.11 and 273,283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,078.26, 677,683.11 and 273,283.26 is: 377,128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,078.26 : 677,683.11 = 273,283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,078.26/677,683.11 = 273,283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,078.26x = 677,683.11 × 273,283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,078.26x = 185,199,449,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,199,449,547.74/491,078.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,128.18

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