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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,779.93, 674,543.25 and 273,988.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,779.93, 674,543.25 and 273,988.99 is: 378,119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,779.93 : 674,543.25 = 273,988.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,779.93/674,543.25 = 273,988.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,779.93x = 674,543.25 × 273,988.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,779.93x = 184,817,419,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,817,419,036.16/488,779.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,119.91

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