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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,223.16, 673,669.38 and 273,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,223.16, 673,669.38 and 273,372.28 is: 377,209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,223.16 : 673,669.38 = 273,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,223.16/673,669.38 = 273,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,223.16x = 673,669.38 × 273,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,223.16x = 184,162,534,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,162,534,376.79/488,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,209.75

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