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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,728.97, 688,262.96 and 294,954.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,728.97, 688,262.96 and 294,954.57 is: 407,047.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,728.97 : 688,262.96 = 294,954.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,728.97/688,262.96 = 294,954.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,728.97x = 688,262.96 × 294,954.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,728.97x = 203,006,306,151.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,006,306,151.11/498,728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,047.35

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