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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,663.94, 670,639.23 and 304,686.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,663.94, 670,639.23 and 304,686.99 is: 420,733.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,663.94 : 670,639.23 = 304,686.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,663.94/670,639.23 = 304,686.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,663.94x = 670,639.23 × 304,686.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,663.94x = 204,335,048,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,335,048,364.62/485,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,733.42

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