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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,863.57, 688,386.56 and 281,107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,863.57, 688,386.56 and 281,107.70 is: 387,903.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,863.57 : 688,386.56 = 281,107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,863.57/688,386.56 = 281,107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,863.57x = 688,386.56 × 281,107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,863.57x = 193,510,757,745.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,510,757,745.04/498,863.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,903.17

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