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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,350, 735,852.64 and 401,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,350, 735,852.64 and 401,548 is: 605,058.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,350 : 735,852.64 = 401,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,350/735,852.64 = 401,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,350x = 735,852.64 × 401,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,350x = 295,480,155,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,480,155,886.72/488,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,058.17

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