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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,389.96, 687,772.01 and 283,529.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,389.96, 687,772.01 and 283,529.57 is: 391,267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,389.96 : 687,772.01 = 283,529.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,389.96/687,772.01 = 283,529.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,389.96x = 687,772.01 × 283,529.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,389.96x = 195,003,699,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,003,699,523.30/498,389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,267.31

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