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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,519.95, 670,961.98 and 305,251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,519.95, 670,961.98 and 305,251.67 is: 420,974.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,519.95 : 670,961.98 = 305,251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,519.95/670,961.98 = 305,251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,519.95x = 670,961.98 × 305,251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,519.95x = 204,812,266,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,812,266,960.48/486,519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,974.03

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