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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,085.28, 677,690.76 and 276,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,085.28, 677,690.76 and 276,225.28 is: 381,186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,085.28 : 677,690.76 = 276,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,085.28/677,690.76 = 276,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,085.28x = 677,690.76 × 276,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,085.28x = 187,195,319,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,195,319,934.41/491,085.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,186.99

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