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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,347.48, 687,698.16 and 294,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,347.48, 687,698.16 and 294,464 is: 406,347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,347.48 : 687,698.16 = 294,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,347.48/687,698.16 = 294,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,347.48x = 687,698.16 × 294,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,347.48x = 202,502,350,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,502,350,986.24/498,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,347.70

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