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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,033.24, 673,511.04 and 270,240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,033.24, 673,511.04 and 270,240.84 is: 372,946.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,033.24 : 673,511.04 = 270,240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,033.24/673,511.04 = 270,240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,033.24x = 673,511.04 × 270,240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,033.24x = 182,010,189,198.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,010,189,198.87/488,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,946.30

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