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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,282.30, 747,423.45 and 287,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,282.30, 747,423.45 and 287,674.20 is: 431,511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,282.30 : 747,423.45 = 287,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,282.30/747,423.45 = 287,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,282.30x = 747,423.45 × 287,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,282.30x = 215,014,443,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,014,443,039.99/498,282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,511.30

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