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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,390.90, 662,871.71 and 273,664.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,390.90, 662,871.71 and 273,664.73 is: 377,618.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,390.90 : 662,871.71 = 273,664.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,390.90/662,871.71 = 273,664.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,390.90x = 662,871.71 × 273,664.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,390.90x = 181,404,604,911.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,404,604,911.59/480,390.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,618.74

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