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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,251.38, 673,806.15 and 273,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,251.38, 673,806.15 and 273,389.52 is: 377,288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,251.38 : 673,806.15 = 273,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,251.38/673,806.15 = 273,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,251.38x = 673,806.15 × 273,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,251.38x = 184,211,539,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,211,539,921.55/488,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,288.31

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