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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,434.68, 674,065.26 and 273,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,434.68, 674,065.26 and 273,562.20 is: 377,530.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,434.68 : 674,065.26 = 273,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,434.68/674,065.26 = 273,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,434.68x = 674,065.26 × 273,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,434.68x = 184,398,775,469.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,398,775,469.17/488,434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,530.06

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