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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,173.87, 729,292.14 and 315,992.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,173.87, 729,292.14 and 315,992.96 is: 472,067.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,173.87 : 729,292.14 = 315,992.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,173.87/729,292.14 = 315,992.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,173.87x = 729,292.14 × 315,992.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,173.87x = 230,451,179,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,451,179,060.59/488,173.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,067.83

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