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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,147.93, 687,440.66 and 283,287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,147.93, 687,440.66 and 283,287.96 is: 390,935.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,147.93 : 687,440.66 = 283,287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,147.93/687,440.66 = 283,287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,147.93x = 687,440.66 × 283,287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,147.93x = 194,743,660,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,743,660,776.01/498,147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,935.40

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