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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,234.81, 677,849.18 and 276,370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,234.81, 677,849.18 and 276,370.25 is: 381,360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,234.81 : 677,849.18 = 276,370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,234.81/677,849.18 = 276,370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,234.81x = 677,849.18 × 276,370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,234.81x = 187,337,342,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,337,342,567.80/491,234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,360.08

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