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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,587.70, 732,881.55 and 409,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,587.70, 732,881.55 and 409,855.70 is: 614,783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,587.70 : 732,881.55 = 409,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,587.70/732,881.55 = 409,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,587.70x = 732,881.55 × 409,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,587.70x = 300,375,680,692.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,375,680,692.34/488,587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,783.55

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