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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,104.88, 687,531.96 and 347,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,104.88, 687,531.96 and 347,250.48 is: 479,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,104.88 : 687,531.96 = 347,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,104.88/687,531.96 = 347,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,104.88x = 687,531.96 × 347,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,104.88x = 238,745,803,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,745,803,125.34/498,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,308.30

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