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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,243.13, 677,879.01 and 276,341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,243.13, 677,879.01 and 276,341.76 is: 381,331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,243.13 : 677,879.01 = 276,341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,243.13/677,879.01 = 276,341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,243.13x = 677,879.01 × 276,341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,243.13x = 187,326,278,690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,326,278,690.46/491,243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,331.09

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