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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,360.34, 673,921.62 and 270,560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,360.34, 673,921.62 and 270,560.16 is: 373,364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,360.34 : 673,921.62 = 270,560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,360.34/673,921.62 = 270,560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,360.34x = 673,921.62 × 270,560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,360.34x = 182,336,341,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,336,341,334.66/488,360.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,364.35

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