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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,472.53, 489,183.91 and 273,984.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,472.53, 489,183.91 and 273,984.53 is: 410,536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,472.53 : 489,183.91 = 273,984.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,472.53/489,183.91 = 273,984.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,472.53x = 489,183.91 × 273,984.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,472.53x = 134,028,820,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,028,820,534.03/326,472.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,536.29

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