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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,344.28, 687,793.86 and 316,867.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,344.28, 687,793.86 and 316,867.02 is: 437,326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,344.28 : 687,793.86 = 316,867.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,344.28/687,793.86 = 316,867.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,344.28x = 687,793.86 × 316,867.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,344.28x = 217,939,190,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,939,190,792.50/498,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,326.56

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