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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,719.80, 733,079.70 and 370,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,719.80, 733,079.70 and 370,621.80 is: 555,932.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,719.80 : 733,079.70 = 370,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,719.80/733,079.70 = 370,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,719.80x = 733,079.70 × 370,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,719.80x = 271,695,317,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,695,317,957.46/488,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,932.70

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