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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,392.68, 674,037.56 and 297,517.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,392.68, 674,037.56 and 297,517.80 is: 410,608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,392.68 : 674,037.56 = 297,517.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,392.68/674,037.56 = 297,517.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,392.68x = 674,037.56 × 297,517.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,392.68x = 200,538,171,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,538,171,968.57/488,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,608.47

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