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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,718.28, 674,431.17 and 297,731.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,718.28, 674,431.17 and 297,731.53 is: 410,869.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,718.28 : 674,431.17 = 297,731.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,718.28/674,431.17 = 297,731.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,718.28x = 674,431.17 × 297,731.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,718.28x = 200,799,424,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,799,424,123.79/488,718.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,869.48

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