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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,618.42, 674,311.96 and 273,751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,618.42, 674,311.96 and 273,751.14 is: 377,786.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,618.42 : 674,311.96 = 273,751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,618.42/674,311.96 = 273,751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,618.42x = 674,311.96 × 273,751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,618.42x = 184,593,667,765.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,593,667,765.63/488,618.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,786.96

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