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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,333.58, 677,985.39 and 276,547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,333.58, 677,985.39 and 276,547.50 is: 381,604.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,333.58 : 677,985.39 = 276,547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,333.58/677,985.39 = 276,547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,333.58x = 677,985.39 × 276,547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,333.58x = 187,495,164,641.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,495,164,641.03/491,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,604.62

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