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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,367.96, 731,239.48 and 309,908.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,367.96, 731,239.48 and 309,908.76 is: 464,030.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,367.96 : 731,239.48 = 309,908.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,367.96/731,239.48 = 309,908.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,367.96x = 731,239.48 × 309,908.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,367.96x = 226,617,520,509.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,617,520,509.85/488,367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,030.28

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