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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,521.55, 687,935.91 and 283,641.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,521.55, 687,935.91 and 283,641.51 is: 391,411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,521.55 : 687,935.91 = 283,641.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,521.55/687,935.91 = 283,641.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,521.55x = 687,935.91 × 283,641.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,521.55x = 195,127,180,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,127,180,295.62/498,521.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,411.73

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