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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,479.24, 674,104.98 and 273,621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,479.24, 674,104.98 and 273,621.88 is: 377,600.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,479.24 : 674,104.98 = 273,621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,479.24/674,104.98 = 273,621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,479.24x = 674,104.98 × 273,621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,479.24x = 184,449,871,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,449,871,944.96/488,479.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,600.23

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