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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,591.28, 674,283.65 and 273,800.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,591.28, 674,283.65 and 273,800.55 is: 377,860.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,591.28 : 674,283.65 = 273,800.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,591.28/674,283.65 = 273,800.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,591.28x = 674,283.65 × 273,800.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,591.28x = 184,619,234,226.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,619,234,226.01/488,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,860.27

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