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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,615.42, 674,307.82 and 273,748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,615.42, 674,307.82 and 273,748.14 is: 377,782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,615.42 : 674,307.82 = 273,748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,615.42/674,307.82 = 273,748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,615.42x = 674,307.82 × 273,748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,615.42x = 184,590,511,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,590,511,854.64/488,615.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,782.82

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