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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,978.62, 687,014.66 and 306,659.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,978.62, 687,014.66 and 306,659.86 is: 423,070.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,978.62 : 687,014.66 = 306,659.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,978.62/687,014.66 = 306,659.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,978.62x = 687,014.66 × 306,659.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,978.62x = 210,679,819,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,679,819,453.55/497,978.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,070.01

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