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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,665.36, 674,295.54 and 273,752.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,665.36, 674,295.54 and 273,752.56 is: 377,743.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,665.36 : 674,295.54 = 273,752.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,665.36/674,295.54 = 273,752.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,665.36x = 674,295.54 × 273,752.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,665.36x = 184,590,130,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,590,130,271.58/488,665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,743.43

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