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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,066.96, 683,859.72 and 485,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,066.96, 683,859.72 and 485,076.72 is: 666,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,066.96 : 683,859.72 = 485,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,066.96/683,859.72 = 485,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,066.96x = 683,859.72 × 485,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,066.96x = 331,724,429,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,724,429,917.72/498,066.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,023.76

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