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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,186.14, 687,512.02 and 283,357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,186.14, 687,512.02 and 283,357.10 is: 391,041.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,186.14 : 687,512.02 = 283,357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,186.14/687,512.02 = 283,357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,186.14x = 687,512.02 × 283,357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,186.14x = 194,811,412,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,811,412,202.34/498,186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,041.41

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