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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,992.63, 675,030.90 and 307,970.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,992.63, 675,030.90 and 307,970.59 is: 425,138.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,992.63 : 675,030.90 = 307,970.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,992.63/675,030.90 = 307,970.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,992.63x = 675,030.90 × 307,970.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,992.63x = 207,889,664,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,889,664,541.23/488,992.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,138.65

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