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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,997.94, 673,430.54 and 273,137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,997.94, 673,430.54 and 273,137.94 is: 376,926.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,997.94 : 673,430.54 = 273,137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,997.94/673,430.54 = 273,137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,997.94x = 673,430.54 × 273,137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,997.94x = 183,939,430,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,939,430,428.69/487,997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,926.65

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