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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,176.28, 687,479.58 and 283,316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,176.28, 687,479.58 and 283,316.04 is: 390,974.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,176.28 : 687,479.58 = 283,316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,176.28/687,479.58 = 283,316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,176.28x = 687,479.58 × 283,316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,176.28x = 194,773,992,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,773,992,186.46/498,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,974.04

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