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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,004.80, 731,661.60 and 188,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,004.80, 731,661.60 and 188,369.60 is: 282,421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,004.80 : 731,661.60 = 188,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,004.80/731,661.60 = 188,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,004.80x = 731,661.60 × 188,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,004.80x = 137,822,802,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,822,802,927.36/488,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,421.00

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