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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,300.07, 731,859.61 and 251,513.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,300.07, 731,859.61 and 251,513.58 is: 376,966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,300.07 : 731,859.61 = 251,513.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,300.07/731,859.61 = 251,513.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,300.07x = 731,859.61 × 251,513.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,300.07x = 184,072,626,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,072,626,280.42/488,300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,966.21

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