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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,033.38, 681,676.36 and 276,246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,033.38, 681,676.36 and 276,246.05 is: 381,169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,033.38 : 681,676.36 = 276,246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,033.38/681,676.36 = 276,246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,033.38x = 681,676.36 × 276,246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,033.38x = 188,310,397,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,310,397,729.38/494,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,169.38

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