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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,544.24, 674,191.23 and 297,557.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,544.24, 674,191.23 and 297,557.79 is: 410,629.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,544.24 : 674,191.23 = 297,557.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,544.24/674,191.23 = 297,557.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,544.24x = 674,191.23 × 297,557.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,544.24x = 200,610,852,436.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,610,852,436.18/488,544.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,629.86

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