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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,183.56, 677,782.08 and 276,305.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,183.56, 677,782.08 and 276,305.35 is: 381,272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,183.56 : 677,782.08 = 276,305.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,183.56/677,782.08 = 276,305.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,183.56x = 677,782.08 × 276,305.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,183.56x = 187,274,814,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,274,814,838.13/491,183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,272.56

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