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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,433.94, 674,367.96 and 304,952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,433.94, 674,367.96 and 304,952.14 is: 421,039.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,433.94 : 674,367.96 = 304,952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,433.94/674,367.96 = 304,952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,433.94x = 674,367.96 × 304,952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,433.94x = 205,649,952,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,649,952,549.43/488,433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,039.44

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