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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,457.02, 674,301.56 and 327,417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,457.02, 674,301.56 and 327,417.27 is: 451,990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,457.02 : 674,301.56 = 327,417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,457.02/674,301.56 = 327,417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,457.02x = 674,301.56 × 327,417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,457.02x = 220,777,974,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,777,974,294.86/488,457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,990.59

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