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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,202.96, 673,734.48 and 273,340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,202.96, 673,734.48 and 273,340.92 is: 377,218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,202.96 : 673,734.48 = 273,340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,202.96/673,734.48 = 273,340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,202.96x = 673,734.48 × 273,340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,202.96x = 184,159,202,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,159,202,598.92/488,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,218.53

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