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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,047.68, 687,277.76 and 283,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,047.68, 687,277.76 and 283,158.08 is: 390,742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,047.68 : 687,277.76 = 283,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,047.68/687,277.76 = 283,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,047.68x = 687,277.76 × 283,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,047.68x = 194,608,250,948.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,608,250,948.30/498,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,742.21

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