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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,882.23, 688,458.11 and 284,022.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,882.23, 688,458.11 and 284,022.29 is: 391,951.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,882.23 : 688,458.11 = 284,022.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,882.23/688,458.11 = 284,022.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,882.23x = 688,458.11 × 284,022.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,882.23x = 195,537,449,272.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,537,449,272.31/498,882.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,951.12

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