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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,305.32, 677,993.49 and 276,445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,305.32, 677,993.49 and 276,445.26 is: 381,490.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,305.32 : 677,993.49 = 276,445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,305.32/677,993.49 = 276,445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,305.32x = 677,993.49 × 276,445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,305.32x = 187,428,086,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,428,086,621.36/491,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,490.04

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