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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,295.28, 677,950.68 and 276,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,295.28, 677,950.68 and 276,393.76 is: 381,402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,295.28 : 677,950.68 = 276,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,295.28/677,950.68 = 276,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,295.28x = 677,950.68 × 276,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,295.28x = 187,381,337,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,381,337,539.76/491,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,402.68

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