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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,765, 674,256.03 and 424,143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,765, 674,256.03 and 424,143.56 is: 585,110.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,765 : 674,256.03 = 424,143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,765/674,256.03 = 424,143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,765x = 674,256.03 × 424,143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,765x = 285,981,352,915.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,981,352,915.67/488,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,110.13

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