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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,738.39, 688,263.37 and 283,892.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,738.39, 688,263.37 and 283,892.29 is: 391,773.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,738.39 : 688,263.37 = 283,892.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,738.39/688,263.37 = 283,892.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,738.39x = 688,263.37 × 283,892.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,738.39x = 195,392,664,232.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,392,664,232.42/498,738.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,773.86

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