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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,780.28, 688,296.90 and 280,983.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,780.28, 688,296.90 and 280,983.88 is: 387,746.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,780.28 : 688,296.90 = 280,983.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,780.28/688,296.90 = 280,983.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,780.28x = 688,296.90 × 280,983.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,780.28x = 193,400,333,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,400,333,553.97/498,780.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,746.55

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