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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,976.28, 673,253.82 and 273,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,976.28, 673,253.82 and 273,082.20 is: 376,767.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,976.28 : 673,253.82 = 273,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,976.28/673,253.82 = 273,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,976.28x = 673,253.82 × 273,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,976.28x = 183,853,634,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,853,634,324.00/487,976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,767.56

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