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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,994.66, 687,236.22 and 283,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,994.66, 687,236.22 and 283,122 is: 390,710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,994.66 : 687,236.22 = 283,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,994.66/687,236.22 = 283,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,994.66x = 687,236.22 × 283,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,994.66x = 194,571,693,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,571,693,078.84/497,994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,710.40

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