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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,513.64, 674,155.80 and 284,559.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,513.64, 674,155.80 and 284,559.24 is: 392,695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,513.64 : 674,155.80 = 284,559.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,513.64/674,155.80 = 284,559.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,513.64x = 674,155.80 × 284,559.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,513.64x = 191,837,262,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,837,262,089.59/488,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,695.82

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