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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,388.69, 731,992.55 and 251,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,388.69, 731,992.55 and 251,602.20 is: 377,099.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,388.69 : 731,992.55 = 251,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,388.69/731,992.55 = 251,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,388.69x = 731,992.55 × 251,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,388.69x = 184,170,934,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,170,934,705.60/488,388.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,099.10

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