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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,175.18, 677,814.99 and 276,315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,175.18, 677,814.99 and 276,315.18 is: 381,311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,175.18 : 677,814.99 = 276,315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,175.18/677,814.99 = 276,315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,175.18x = 677,814.99 × 276,315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,175.18x = 187,290,570,968.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,290,570,968.55/491,175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,311.15

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