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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,567.34, 688,013.53 and 304,960.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,567.34, 688,013.53 and 304,960.81 is: 420,840.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,567.34 : 688,013.53 = 304,960.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,567.34/688,013.53 = 304,960.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,567.34x = 688,013.53 × 304,960.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,567.34x = 209,817,158,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,817,158,434.89/498,567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,840.16

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