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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,571.67, 731,774.80 and 375,418.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,571.67, 731,774.80 and 375,418.99 is: 562,296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,571.67 : 731,774.80 = 375,418.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,571.67/731,774.80 = 375,418.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,571.67x = 731,774.80 × 375,418.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,571.67x = 274,722,156,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,722,156,323.45/488,571.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,296.53

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