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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,566.44, 731,766.92 and 375,413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,566.44, 731,766.92 and 375,413.76 is: 562,288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,566.44 : 731,766.92 = 375,413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,566.44/731,766.92 = 375,413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,566.44x = 731,766.92 × 375,413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,566.44x = 274,715,370,880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,715,370,880.82/488,566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,288.66

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