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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,348.80, 731,648.40 and 301,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,348.80, 731,648.40 and 301,141.60 is: 451,172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,348.80 : 731,648.40 = 301,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,348.80/731,648.40 = 301,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,348.80x = 731,648.40 × 301,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,348.80x = 220,329,769,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,329,769,813.44/488,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,172.95

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