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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,183.88, 687,508.92 and 283,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,183.88, 687,508.92 and 283,354.88 is: 391,038.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,183.88 : 687,508.92 = 283,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,183.88/687,508.92 = 283,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,183.88x = 687,508.92 × 283,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,183.88x = 194,809,007,525.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,809,007,525.53/498,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,038.36

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