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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,129.80, 677,752.32 and 276,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,129.80, 677,752.32 and 276,269.80 is: 381,248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,129.80 : 677,752.32 = 276,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,129.80/677,752.32 = 276,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,129.80x = 677,752.32 × 276,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,129.80x = 187,242,497,895.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,242,497,895.94/491,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,248.50

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