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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,186.34, 673,692.72 and 273,329.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,186.34, 673,692.72 and 273,329.99 is: 377,192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,186.34 : 673,692.72 = 273,329.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,186.34/673,692.72 = 273,329.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,186.34x = 673,692.72 × 273,329.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,186.34x = 184,140,422,553.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,140,422,553.57/488,186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,192.91

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