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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,286.72, 687,426.24 and 347,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,286.72, 687,426.24 and 347,471.20 is: 479,364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,286.72 : 687,426.24 = 347,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,286.72/687,426.24 = 347,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,286.72x = 687,426.24 × 347,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,286.72x = 238,860,820,524.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,860,820,524.29/498,286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,364.21

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