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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,207, 687,836.70 and 319,670.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,207, 687,836.70 and 319,670.04 is: 441,344.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,207 : 687,836.70 = 319,670.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,207/687,836.70 = 319,670.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,207x = 687,836.70 × 319,670.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,207x = 219,880,785,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,880,785,402.47/498,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,344.23

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