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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,513, 678,171.30 and 276,610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,513, 678,171.30 and 276,610.28 is: 381,656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,513 : 678,171.30 = 276,610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,513/678,171.30 = 276,610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,513x = 678,171.30 × 276,610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,513x = 187,589,153,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,589,153,180.96/491,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,656.54

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