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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,237.06, 747,618.02 and 288,022.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,237.06, 747,618.02 and 288,022.62 is: 432,185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,237.06 : 747,618.02 = 288,022.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,237.06/747,618.02 = 288,022.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,237.06x = 747,618.02 × 288,022.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,237.06x = 215,330,900,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,330,900,879.61/498,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,185.64

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