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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,638.58, 674,309.49 and 273,787.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,638.58, 674,309.49 and 273,787.70 is: 377,820.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,638.58 : 674,309.49 = 273,787.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,638.58/674,309.49 = 273,787.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,638.58x = 674,309.49 × 273,787.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,638.58x = 184,617,644,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,617,644,355.27/488,638.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,820.44

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