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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,868.32, 674,126.64 and 361,810.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,868.32, 674,126.64 and 361,810.40 is: 498,919.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,868.32 : 674,126.64 = 361,810.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,868.32/674,126.64 = 361,810.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,868.32x = 674,126.64 × 361,810.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,868.32x = 243,906,029,269.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,906,029,269.06/488,868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,919.69

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