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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,359.20, 673,903.62 and 273,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,359.20, 673,903.62 and 273,450 is: 377,343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,359.20 : 673,903.62 = 273,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,359.20/673,903.62 = 273,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,359.20x = 673,903.62 × 273,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,359.20x = 184,278,944,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,278,944,889/488,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,343.04

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