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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,498.58, 674,128.24 and 297,511.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,498.58, 674,128.24 and 297,511.99 is: 410,566.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,498.58 : 674,128.24 = 297,511.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,498.58/674,128.24 = 297,511.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,498.58x = 674,128.24 × 297,511.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,498.58x = 200,561,231,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,561,231,768.50/488,498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,566.66

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