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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,253.42, 687,612.12 and 280,537.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,253.42, 687,612.12 and 280,537.06 is: 387,153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,253.42 : 687,612.12 = 280,537.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,253.42/687,612.12 = 280,537.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,253.42x = 687,612.12 × 280,537.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,253.42x = 192,900,682,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,900,682,565.17/498,253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,153.76

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