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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,906.99, 687,108.51 and 283,047.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,906.99, 687,108.51 and 283,047.07 is: 390,603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,906.99 : 687,108.51 = 283,047.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,906.99/687,108.51 = 283,047.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,906.99x = 687,108.51 × 283,047.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,906.99x = 194,484,048,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,484,048,809.79/497,906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,603.17

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