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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,653.53, 674,333.42 and 273,792.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,653.53, 674,333.42 and 273,792.93 is: 377,829.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,653.53 : 674,333.42 = 273,792.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,653.53/674,333.42 = 273,792.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,653.53x = 674,333.42 × 273,792.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,653.53x = 184,627,721,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,627,721,489.76/488,653.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,829.51

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