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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,480.96, 674,432.70 and 304,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,480.96, 674,432.70 and 304,998.90 is: 421,103.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,480.96 : 674,432.70 = 304,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,480.96/674,432.70 = 304,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,480.96x = 674,432.70 × 304,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,480.96x = 205,701,231,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,701,231,624.03/488,480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,103.89

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