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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,667.96, 670,644.76 and 304,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,667.96, 670,644.76 and 304,691 is: 420,738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,667.96 : 670,644.76 = 304,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,667.96/670,644.76 = 304,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,667.96x = 670,644.76 × 304,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,667.96x = 204,339,422,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,339,422,569.16/485,667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,738.94

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