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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,307.20, 677,996.08 and 276,447.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,307.20, 677,996.08 and 276,447.14 is: 381,492.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,307.20 : 677,996.08 = 276,447.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,307.20/677,996.08 = 276,447.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,307.20x = 677,996.08 × 276,447.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,307.20x = 187,430,073,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,430,073,166.11/491,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,492.63

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