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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,331.53, 687,616.40 and 294,354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,331.53, 687,616.40 and 294,354.14 is: 406,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,331.53 : 687,616.40 = 294,354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,331.53/687,616.40 = 294,354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,331.53x = 687,616.40 × 294,354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,331.53x = 202,402,732,600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,402,732,600.13/498,331.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,160.80

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