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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,778.30, 733,823.55 and 312,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,778.30, 733,823.55 and 312,068.70 is: 468,521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,778.30 : 733,823.55 = 312,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,778.30/733,823.55 = 312,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,778.30x = 733,823.55 × 312,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,778.30x = 229,003,361,277.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,003,361,277.89/488,778.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,521.95

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