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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,424.84, 674,017.92 and 273,564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,424.84, 674,017.92 and 273,564.24 is: 377,513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,424.84 : 674,017.92 = 273,564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,424.84/674,017.92 = 273,564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,424.84x = 674,017.92 × 273,564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,424.84x = 184,387,200,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,387,200,031.18/488,424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,513.97

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