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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,421.06, 674,167.38 and 297,528.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,421.06, 674,167.38 and 297,528.78 is: 410,678.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,421.06 : 674,167.38 = 297,528.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,421.06/674,167.38 = 297,528.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,421.06x = 674,167.38 × 297,528.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,421.06x = 200,584,198,087.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,584,198,087.20/488,421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,678.85

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