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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,257.72, 675,182.40 and 295,638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,257.72, 675,182.40 and 295,638.56 is: 407,985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,257.72 : 675,182.40 = 295,638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,257.72/675,182.40 = 295,638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,257.72x = 675,182.40 × 295,638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,257.72x = 199,609,952,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,609,952,473.34/489,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,985.29

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