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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,249.44, 673,675.25 and 294,688.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,249.44, 673,675.25 and 294,688.55 is: 406,604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,249.44 : 673,675.25 = 294,688.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,249.44/673,675.25 = 294,688.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,249.44x = 673,675.25 × 294,688.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,249.44x = 198,524,379,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,524,379,961.73/488,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,604.42

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