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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,617.69, 747,664.09 and 340,891.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,617.69, 747,664.09 and 340,891.25 is: 511,157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,617.69 : 747,664.09 = 340,891.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,617.69/747,664.09 = 340,891.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,617.69x = 747,664.09 × 340,891.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,617.69x = 254,872,141,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,872,141,629.66/498,617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,157.44

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