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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,881.16, 686,957.91 and 283,004.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,881.16, 686,957.91 and 283,004.31 is: 390,478.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,881.16 : 686,957.91 = 283,004.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,881.16/686,957.91 = 283,004.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,881.16x = 686,957.91 × 283,004.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,881.16x = 194,412,050,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,412,050,833.42/497,881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,478.82

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