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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,164.61, 687,482.34 and 283,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,164.61, 687,482.34 and 283,335.60 is: 391,011.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,164.61 : 687,482.34 = 283,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,164.61/687,482.34 = 283,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,164.61x = 687,482.34 × 283,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,164.61x = 194,788,221,293.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,788,221,293.30/498,164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,011.76

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