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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,301.72, 687,446.94 and 347,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,301.72, 687,446.94 and 347,486.20 is: 479,384.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,301.72 : 687,446.94 = 347,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,301.72/687,446.94 = 347,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,301.72x = 687,446.94 × 347,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,301.72x = 238,878,324,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,878,324,882.23/498,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,384.91

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