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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,836.08, 674,592.84 and 273,976.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,836.08, 674,592.84 and 273,976.08 is: 378,086.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,836.08 : 674,592.84 = 273,976.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,836.08/674,592.84 = 273,976.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,836.08x = 674,592.84 × 273,976.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,836.08x = 184,822,301,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,822,301,899.27/488,836.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,086.46

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