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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,560.14, 674,205.12 and 273,698.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,560.14, 674,205.12 and 273,698.82 is: 377,699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,560.14 : 674,205.12 = 273,698.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,560.14/674,205.12 = 273,698.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,560.14x = 674,205.12 × 273,698.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,560.14x = 184,529,145,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,529,145,781.96/488,560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,699.96

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