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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,518.89, 674,155.06 and 270,741.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,518.89, 674,155.06 and 270,741.48 is: 373,622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,518.89 : 674,155.06 = 270,741.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,518.89/674,155.06 = 270,741.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,518.89x = 674,155.06 × 270,741.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,518.89x = 182,521,738,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,521,738,693.89/488,518.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,622.68

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