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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,371.68, 674,008.56 and 297,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,371.68, 674,008.56 and 297,496.80 is: 410,579.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,371.68 : 674,008.56 = 297,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,371.68/674,008.56 = 297,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,371.68x = 674,008.56 × 297,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,371.68x = 200,515,389,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,515,389,772.61/488,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,579.48

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