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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,407.20, 942,610.80 and 488,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,407.20, 942,610.80 and 488,266.40 is: 732,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,407.20 : 942,610.80 = 488,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,407.20/942,610.80 = 488,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,407.20x = 942,610.80 × 488,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,407.20x = 460,245,181,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,245,181,917.12/628,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,399.60

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