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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,007.34, 673,443.14 and 270,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,007.34, 673,443.14 and 270,195.14 is: 372,865.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,007.34 : 673,443.14 = 270,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,007.34/673,443.14 = 270,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,007.34x = 673,443.14 × 270,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,007.34x = 181,961,063,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,961,063,494.34/488,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,865.43

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