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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,466.18, 674,063.76 and 273,595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,466.18, 674,063.76 and 273,595.26 is: 377,550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,466.18 : 674,063.76 = 273,595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,466.18/674,063.76 = 273,595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,466.18x = 674,063.76 × 273,595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,466.18x = 184,420,649,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,420,649,673.78/488,466.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,550.50

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