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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,105.88, 687,533.34 and 347,251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,105.88, 687,533.34 and 347,251.48 is: 479,309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,105.88 : 687,533.34 = 347,251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,105.88/687,533.34 = 347,251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,105.88x = 687,533.34 × 347,251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,105.88x = 238,746,969,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,746,969,864.34/498,105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,309.68

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