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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,782.69, 674,541.44 and 270,977.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,782.69, 674,541.44 and 270,977.48 is: 373,960.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,782.69 : 674,541.44 = 270,977.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,782.69/674,541.44 = 270,977.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,782.69x = 674,541.44 × 270,977.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,782.69x = 182,785,538,384.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,785,538,384.87/488,782.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,960.75

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