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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,808.41, 670,727.62 and 304,768.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,808.41, 670,727.62 and 304,768.55 is: 420,776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,808.41 : 670,727.62 = 304,768.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,808.41/670,727.62 = 304,768.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,808.41x = 670,727.62 × 304,768.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,808.41x = 204,416,686,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,416,686,250.13/485,808.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,776.34

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