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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,766.60, 733,149.90 and 278,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,766.60, 733,149.90 and 278,814.60 is: 418,221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,766.60 : 733,149.90 = 278,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,766.60/733,149.90 = 278,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,766.60x = 733,149.90 × 278,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,766.60x = 204,412,896,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,412,896,108.54/488,766.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,221.90

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