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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,763.94, 674,497.58 and 270,979.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,763.94, 674,497.58 and 270,979.27 is: 373,953.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,763.94 : 674,497.58 = 270,979.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,763.94/674,497.58 = 270,979.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,763.94x = 674,497.58 × 270,979.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,763.94x = 182,774,861,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,774,861,845.17/488,763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,953.25

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