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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,398.69, 732,007.50 and 251,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,398.69, 732,007.50 and 251,612.20 is: 377,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,398.69 : 732,007.50 = 251,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,398.69/732,007.50 = 251,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,398.69x = 732,007.50 × 251,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,398.69x = 184,182,017,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,182,017,491.50/488,398.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,114.07

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