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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,163.30, 677,844.72 and 276,290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,163.30, 677,844.72 and 276,290.55 is: 381,303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,163.30 : 677,844.72 = 276,290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,163.30/677,844.72 = 276,290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,163.30x = 677,844.72 × 276,290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,163.30x = 187,282,090,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,282,090,503.40/491,163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,303.10

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