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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,266.40, 731,233.20 and 299,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,266.40, 731,233.20 and 299,309.60 is: 448,249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,266.40 : 731,233.20 = 299,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,266.40/731,233.20 = 299,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,266.40x = 731,233.20 × 299,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,266.40x = 218,865,116,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,865,116,598.72/488,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,249.39

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