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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,559.56, 670,158.77 and 304,426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,559.56, 670,158.77 and 304,426.76 is: 420,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,559.56 : 670,158.77 = 304,426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,559.56/670,158.77 = 304,426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,559.56x = 670,158.77 × 304,426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,559.56x = 204,014,258,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,014,258,163.76/485,559.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,163.20

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