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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,655.03, 674,343.47 and 273,796.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,655.03, 674,343.47 and 273,796.63 is: 377,839.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,655.03 : 674,343.47 = 273,796.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,655.03/674,343.47 = 273,796.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,655.03x = 674,343.47 × 273,796.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,655.03x = 184,632,971,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,632,971,075.93/488,655.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,839.09

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