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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,273.76, 677,956.48 and 276,414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,273.76, 677,956.48 and 276,414.08 is: 381,450.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,273.76 : 677,956.48 = 276,414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,273.76/677,956.48 = 276,414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,273.76x = 677,956.48 × 276,414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,273.76x = 187,396,716,699.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,396,716,699.24/491,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,450.69

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