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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,907.24, 687,108.84 and 283,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,907.24, 687,108.84 and 283,047.30 is: 390,603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,907.24 : 687,108.84 = 283,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,907.24/687,108.84 = 283,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,907.24x = 687,108.84 × 283,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,907.24x = 194,484,301,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,484,301,968.13/497,907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,603.48

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