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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,369.90, 731,971.65 and 204,059.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,369.90, 731,971.65 and 204,059.90 is: 305,846.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,369.90 : 731,971.65 = 204,059.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,369.90/731,971.65 = 204,059.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,369.90x = 731,971.65 × 204,059.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,369.90x = 149,366,061,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,366,061,701.84/488,369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,846.17

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