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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,041.94, 671,682.73 and 305,770.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,041.94, 671,682.73 and 305,770.77 is: 421,690.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,041.94 : 671,682.73 = 305,770.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,041.94/671,682.73 = 305,770.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,041.94x = 671,682.73 × 305,770.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,041.94x = 205,380,945,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,380,945,547.80/487,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,690.47

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