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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,203.27, 927,017.38 and 490,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,203.27, 927,017.38 and 490,627.60 is: 676,611.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,203.27 : 927,017.38 = 490,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,203.27/927,017.38 = 490,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,203.27x = 927,017.38 × 490,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,203.27x = 454,820,312,307.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,820,312,307.69/672,203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,611.28

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