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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,433.74, 674,051.71 and 273,569.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,433.74, 674,051.71 and 273,569.09 is: 377,532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,433.74 : 674,051.71 = 273,569.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,433.74/674,051.71 = 273,569.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,433.74x = 674,051.71 × 273,569.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,433.74x = 184,399,712,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,399,712,917.64/488,433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,532.71

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