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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,375.04, 687,846.72 and 297,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,375.04, 687,846.72 and 297,184 is: 410,167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,375.04 : 687,846.72 = 297,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,375.04/687,846.72 = 297,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,375.04x = 687,846.72 × 297,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,375.04x = 204,417,039,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,417,039,636.48/498,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,167.09

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