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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,157.52, 684,715.40 and 284,230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,157.52, 684,715.40 and 284,230.48 is: 392,248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,157.52 : 684,715.40 = 284,230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,157.52/684,715.40 = 284,230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,157.52x = 684,715.40 × 284,230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,157.52x = 194,616,986,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,616,986,805.39/496,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,248.39

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