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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,157.51, 731,962.08 and 334,457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,157.51, 731,962.08 and 334,457.04 is: 501,497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,157.51 : 731,962.08 = 334,457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,157.51/731,962.08 = 334,457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,157.51x = 731,962.08 × 334,457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,157.51x = 244,809,870,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,809,870,669.04/488,157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,497.70

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