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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,825.08, 674,577.70 and 273,965.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,825.08, 674,577.70 and 273,965.08 is: 378,071.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,825.08 : 674,577.70 = 273,965.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,825.08/674,577.70 = 273,965.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,825.08x = 674,577.70 × 273,965.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,825.08x = 184,810,733,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,810,733,546.72/488,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,071.30

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