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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,092.28, 677,702.44 and 273,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,092.28, 677,702.44 and 273,297.28 is: 377,147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,092.28 : 677,702.44 = 273,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,092.28/677,702.44 = 273,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,092.28x = 677,702.44 × 273,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,092.28x = 185,214,233,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,214,233,501.36/491,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,147.52

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