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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,746.08, 674,799.12 and 305,264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,746.08, 674,799.12 and 305,264.88 is: 421,471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,746.08 : 674,799.12 = 305,264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,746.08/674,799.12 = 305,264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,746.08x = 674,799.12 × 305,264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,746.08x = 205,992,472,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,992,472,390.91/488,746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,471.35

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