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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,104.22, 687,355.82 and 283,296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,104.22, 687,355.82 and 283,296.54 is: 390,933.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,104.22 : 687,355.82 = 283,296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,104.22/687,355.82 = 283,296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,104.22x = 687,355.82 × 283,296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,104.22x = 194,725,525,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,725,525,554.86/498,104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,933.30

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