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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,430.85, 674,055.48 and 284,448.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,430.85, 674,055.48 and 284,448.85 is: 392,551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,430.85 : 674,055.48 = 284,448.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,430.85/674,055.48 = 284,448.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,430.85x = 674,055.48 × 284,448.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,430.85x = 191,734,306,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,734,306,122.20/488,430.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,551.59

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