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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,335.77, 687,622.26 and 294,358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,335.77, 687,622.26 and 294,358.39 is: 406,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,335.77 : 687,622.26 = 294,358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,335.77/687,622.26 = 294,358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,335.77x = 687,622.26 × 294,358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,335.77x = 202,407,381,381.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,407,381,381.76/498,335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,166.67

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