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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,276.40, 732,414.60 and 299,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,276.40, 732,414.60 and 299,319.60 is: 448,979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,276.40 : 732,414.60 = 299,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,276.40/732,414.60 = 299,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,276.40x = 732,414.60 × 299,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,276.40x = 219,226,045,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,226,045,106.16/488,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,979.40

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