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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,451.60, 674,043.24 and 273,588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,451.60, 674,043.24 and 273,588.24 is: 377,540.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,451.60 : 674,043.24 = 273,588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,451.60/674,043.24 = 273,588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,451.60x = 674,043.24 × 273,588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,451.60x = 184,410,303,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,410,303,715.50/488,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,540.59

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