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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,479.35, 674,430.48 and 304,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,479.35, 674,430.48 and 304,997.34 is: 421,101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,479.35 : 674,430.48 = 304,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,479.35/674,430.48 = 304,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,479.35x = 674,430.48 × 304,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,479.35x = 205,699,502,414.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,699,502,414.92/488,479.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,101.74

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