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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,655.54, 674,336.18 and 273,794.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,655.54, 674,336.18 and 273,794.94 is: 377,832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,655.54 : 674,336.18 = 273,794.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,655.54/674,336.18 = 273,794.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,655.54x = 674,336.18 × 273,794.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,655.54x = 184,629,833,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,629,833,942.93/488,655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,832.27

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