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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,879.10, 731,569.05 and 446,888.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,879.10, 731,569.05 and 446,888.70 is: 668,733.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,879.10 : 731,569.05 = 446,888.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,879.10/731,569.05 = 446,888.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,879.10x = 731,569.05 × 446,888.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,879.10x = 326,929,941,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,929,941,714.74/488,879.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,733.73

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