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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,867.82, 674,125.95 and 361,809.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,867.82, 674,125.95 and 361,809.90 is: 498,919.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,867.82 : 674,125.95 = 361,809.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,867.82/674,125.95 = 361,809.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,867.82x = 674,125.95 × 361,809.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,867.82x = 243,905,442,556.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,905,442,556.91/488,867.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,919.00

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