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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,737.28, 687,801.60 and 389,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,737.28, 687,801.60 and 389,856 is: 537,644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,737.28 : 687,801.60 = 389,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,737.28/687,801.60 = 389,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,737.28x = 687,801.60 × 389,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,737.28x = 268,143,580,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,143,580,569.60/498,737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,644.95

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