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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,974.55, 687,258.10 and 304,495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,974.55, 687,258.10 and 304,495.66 is: 420,236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,974.55 : 687,258.10 = 304,495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,974.55/687,258.10 = 304,495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,974.55x = 687,258.10 × 304,495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,974.55x = 209,267,108,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,267,108,749.85/497,974.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,236.55

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