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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,489.74, 687,680.28 and 294,404.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,489.74, 687,680.28 and 294,404.37 is: 406,138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,489.74 : 687,680.28 = 294,404.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,489.74/687,680.28 = 294,404.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,489.74x = 687,680.28 × 294,404.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,489.74x = 202,456,080,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,456,080,884.22/498,489.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,138.91

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