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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,245.26, 677,913.67 and 273,450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,245.26, 677,913.67 and 273,450.48 is: 377,359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,245.26 : 677,913.67 = 273,450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,245.26/677,913.67 = 273,450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,245.26x = 677,913.67 × 273,450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,245.26x = 185,375,818,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,375,818,460.06/491,245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,359.00

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