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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,635.58, 674,305.35 and 273,784.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,635.58, 674,305.35 and 273,784.70 is: 377,816.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,635.58 : 674,305.35 = 273,784.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,635.58/674,305.35 = 273,784.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,635.58x = 674,305.35 × 273,784.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,635.58x = 184,614,487,958.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,614,487,958.15/488,635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,816.30

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