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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,558.40, 674,252.04 and 273,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,558.40, 674,252.04 and 273,695.52 is: 377,723.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,558.40 : 674,252.04 = 273,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,558.40/674,252.04 = 273,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,558.40x = 674,252.04 × 273,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,558.40x = 184,539,762,698.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,539,762,698.86/488,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,723.04

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