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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,436.57, 673,696.08 and 304,767.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,436.57, 673,696.08 and 304,767.63 is: 420,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,436.57 : 673,696.08 = 304,767.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,436.57/673,696.08 = 304,767.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,436.57x = 673,696.08 × 304,767.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,436.57x = 205,320,757,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,320,757,641.89/488,436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,363.20

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