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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,142.02, 677,768.92 and 273,349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,142.02, 677,768.92 and 273,349.22 is: 377,217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,142.02 : 677,768.92 = 273,349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,142.02/677,768.92 = 273,349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,142.02x = 677,768.92 × 273,349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,142.02x = 185,267,601,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,267,601,550.03/491,142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,217.99

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