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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,600.96, 674,257.60 and 273,747.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,600.96, 674,257.60 and 273,747.84 is: 377,765.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,600.96 : 674,257.60 = 273,747.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,600.96/674,257.60 = 273,747.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,600.96x = 674,257.60 × 273,747.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,600.96x = 184,576,561,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,576,561,603.58/488,600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,765.45

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