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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,170.40, 677,808.69 and 276,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,170.40, 677,808.69 and 276,310.40 is: 381,304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,170.40 : 677,808.69 = 276,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,170.40/677,808.69 = 276,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,170.40x = 677,808.69 × 276,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,170.40x = 187,285,590,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,285,590,257.38/491,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,304.72

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