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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,362.61, 678,078.24 and 276,506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,362.61, 678,078.24 and 276,506.26 is: 381,577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,362.61 : 678,078.24 = 276,506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,362.61/678,078.24 = 276,506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,362.61x = 678,078.24 × 276,506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,362.61x = 187,492,875,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,492,875,397.69/491,362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,577.42

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