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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,740.34, 688,311.21 and 297,536.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,740.34, 688,311.21 and 297,536.34 is: 410,629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,740.34 : 688,311.21 = 297,536.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,740.34/688,311.21 = 297,536.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,740.34x = 688,311.21 × 297,536.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,740.34x = 204,797,598,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,797,598,204.37/498,740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,629.70

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