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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,273.40, 731,972.70 and 319,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,273.40, 731,972.70 and 319,874.40 is: 479,525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,273.40 : 731,972.70 = 319,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,273.40/731,972.70 = 319,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,273.40x = 731,972.70 × 319,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,273.40x = 234,139,328,228.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,139,328,228.88/488,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,525.05

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