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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,735.70, 688,259.67 and 283,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,735.70, 688,259.67 and 283,889.60 is: 391,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,735.70 : 688,259.67 = 283,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,735.70/688,259.67 = 283,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,735.70x = 688,259.67 × 283,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,735.70x = 195,389,762,412.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,389,762,412.43/498,735.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,770.15

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