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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,364.35, 687,668.30 and 280,541.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,364.35, 687,668.30 and 280,541.19 is: 387,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,364.35 : 687,668.30 = 280,541.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,364.35/687,668.30 = 280,541.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,364.35x = 687,668.30 × 280,541.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,364.35x = 192,919,280,470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,919,280,470.29/498,364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,104.90

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