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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,105.22, 687,357.20 and 283,297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,105.22, 687,357.20 and 283,297.54 is: 390,934.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,105.22 : 687,357.20 = 283,297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,105.22/687,357.20 = 283,297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,105.22x = 687,357.20 × 283,297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,105.22x = 194,726,603,861.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,726,603,861.29/498,105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,934.68

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