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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,617.42, 674,310.58 and 273,750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,617.42, 674,310.58 and 273,750.14 is: 377,785.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,617.42 : 674,310.58 = 273,750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,617.42/674,310.58 = 273,750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,617.42x = 674,310.58 × 273,750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,617.42x = 184,592,615,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,592,615,678.48/488,617.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,785.58

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