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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,937.84, 674,762.60 and 274,147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,937.84, 674,762.60 and 274,147.04 is: 378,338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,937.84 : 674,762.60 = 274,147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,937.84/674,762.60 = 274,147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,937.84x = 674,762.60 × 274,147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,937.84x = 184,984,169,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,984,169,492.70/488,937.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,338.83

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