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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,066.77, 673,523.69 and 270,271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,066.77, 673,523.69 and 270,271.12 is: 372,969.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,066.77 : 673,523.69 = 270,271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,066.77/673,523.69 = 270,271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,066.77x = 673,523.69 × 270,271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,066.77x = 182,034,002,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,034,002,042.83/488,066.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,969.46

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