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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,988.63, 675,025.38 and 307,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,988.63, 675,025.38 and 307,966.59 is: 425,133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,988.63 : 675,025.38 = 307,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,988.63/675,025.38 = 307,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,988.63x = 675,025.38 × 307,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,988.63x = 207,885,264,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,885,264,442.05/488,988.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,133.13

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