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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,977.78, 673,255.89 and 273,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,977.78, 673,255.89 and 273,083.70 is: 376,769.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,977.78 : 673,255.89 = 273,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,977.78/673,255.89 = 273,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,977.78x = 673,255.89 × 273,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,977.78x = 183,855,209,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,855,209,487.99/487,977.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,769.63

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