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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,883.48, 688,459.83 and 284,023.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,883.48, 688,459.83 and 284,023.54 is: 391,952.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,883.48 : 688,459.83 = 284,023.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,883.48/688,459.83 = 284,023.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,883.48x = 688,459.83 × 284,023.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,883.48x = 195,538,799,785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,538,799,785.55/498,883.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,952.84

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