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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,147.96, 687,546.48 and 304,588.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,147.96, 687,546.48 and 304,588.74 is: 420,395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,147.96 : 687,546.48 = 304,588.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,147.96/687,546.48 = 304,588.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,147.96x = 687,546.48 × 304,588.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,147.96x = 209,418,916,034.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,418,916,034.64/498,147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,395.01

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