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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,198.78, 687,608.07 and 312,016.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,198.78, 687,608.07 and 312,016.51 is: 430,641.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,198.78 : 687,608.07 = 312,016.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,198.78/687,608.07 = 312,016.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,198.78x = 687,608.07 × 312,016.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,198.78x = 214,545,068,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,545,068,530.22/498,198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,641.50

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