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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,275.27, 673,820.90 and 273,414.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,275.27, 673,820.90 and 273,414.67 is: 377,312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,275.27 : 673,820.90 = 273,414.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,275.27/673,820.90 = 273,414.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,275.27x = 673,820.90 × 273,414.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,275.27x = 184,232,519,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,232,519,012.60/488,275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,312.82

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