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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,124.53, 687,514.14 and 304,564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,124.53, 687,514.14 and 304,564.08 is: 420,360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,124.53 : 687,514.14 = 304,564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,124.53/687,514.14 = 304,564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,124.53x = 687,514.14 × 304,564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,124.53x = 209,392,111,536.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,392,111,536.09/498,124.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,360.97

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