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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,073.87, 731,157.17 and 336,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,073.87, 731,157.17 and 336,244.10 is: 503,709.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,073.87 : 731,157.17 = 336,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,073.87/731,157.17 = 336,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,073.87x = 731,157.17 × 336,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,073.87x = 245,847,279,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,847,279,248.19/488,073.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,709.16

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