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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,567.70, 732,851.55 and 239,735.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,567.70, 732,851.55 and 239,735.70 is: 359,603.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,567.70 : 732,851.55 = 239,735.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,567.70/732,851.55 = 239,735.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,567.70x = 732,851.55 × 239,735.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,567.70x = 175,690,679,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,690,679,335.34/488,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,603.55

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