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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,281, 686,252.61 and 282,425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,281, 686,252.61 and 282,425.26 is: 389,749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,281 : 686,252.61 = 282,425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,281/686,252.61 = 282,425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,281x = 686,252.61 × 282,425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,281x = 193,815,071,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,815,071,804.93/497,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,749.60

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