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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,237, 687,567.06 and 297,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,237, 687,567.06 and 297,033 is: 409,905.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,237 : 687,567.06 = 297,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,237/687,567.06 = 297,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,237x = 687,567.06 × 297,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,237x = 204,230,106,532.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,230,106,532.98/498,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,905.54

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