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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,621.42, 674,316.10 and 273,754.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,621.42, 674,316.10 and 273,754.14 is: 377,791.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,621.42 : 674,316.10 = 273,754.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,621.42/674,316.10 = 273,754.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,621.42x = 674,316.10 × 273,754.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,621.42x = 184,596,824,043.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,596,824,043.65/488,621.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,791.10

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