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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,446.91, 687,847.93 and 283,582.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,446.91, 687,847.93 and 283,582.37 is: 391,338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,446.91 : 687,847.93 = 283,582.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,446.91/687,847.93 = 283,582.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,446.91x = 687,847.93 × 283,582.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,446.91x = 195,061,547,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,061,547,199.66/498,446.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,338.66

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