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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,190.62, 687,323.43 and 383,504.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,190.62, 687,323.43 and 383,504.34 is: 529,097.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,190.62 : 687,323.43 = 383,504.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,190.62/687,323.43 = 383,504.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,190.62x = 687,323.43 × 383,504.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,190.62x = 263,591,518,388.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,591,518,388.69/498,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,097.71

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