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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,868.32, 674,636.16 and 274,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,868.32, 674,636.16 and 274,008.44 is: 378,130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,868.32 : 674,636.16 = 274,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,868.32/674,636.16 = 274,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,868.32x = 674,636.16 × 274,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,868.32x = 184,856,001,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,856,001,769.19/488,868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,130.46

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