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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,826.08, 674,579.08 and 273,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,826.08, 674,579.08 and 273,966.08 is: 378,072.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,826.08 : 674,579.08 = 273,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,826.08/674,579.08 = 273,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,826.08x = 674,579.08 × 273,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,826.08x = 184,811,786,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,811,786,197.61/488,826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,072.68

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