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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,279.40, 731,252.70 and 299,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,279.40, 731,252.70 and 299,322.60 is: 448,268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,279.40 : 731,252.70 = 299,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,279.40/731,252.70 = 299,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,279.40x = 731,252.70 × 299,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,279.40x = 218,880,459,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,880,459,421.02/488,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,268.88

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