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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,330.28, 687,614.67 and 294,352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,330.28, 687,614.67 and 294,352.89 is: 406,159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,330.28 : 687,614.67 = 294,352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,330.28/687,614.67 = 294,352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,330.28x = 687,614.67 × 294,352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,330.28x = 202,401,362,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,401,362,742.34/498,330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,159.07

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