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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,541.16, 674,141.70 and 273,690.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,541.16, 674,141.70 and 273,690.28 is: 377,667.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,541.16 : 674,141.70 = 273,690.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,541.16/674,141.70 = 273,690.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,541.16x = 674,141.70 × 273,690.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,541.16x = 184,506,030,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,506,030,632.68/488,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,667.32

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