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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,444.40, 732,666.60 and 338,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,444.40, 732,666.60 and 338,853.60 is: 508,280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,444.40 : 732,666.60 = 338,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,444.40/732,666.60 = 338,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,444.40x = 732,666.60 × 338,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,444.40x = 248,266,715,009.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,266,715,009.76/488,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,280.40

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