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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,950.88, 674,754.66 and 285,143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,950.88, 674,754.66 and 285,143.13 is: 393,498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,950.88 : 674,754.66 = 285,143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,950.88/674,754.66 = 285,143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,950.88x = 674,754.66 × 285,143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,950.88x = 192,401,655,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,401,655,734.49/488,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,498.95

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