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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,892.68, 688,438.98 and 284,054.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,892.68, 688,438.98 and 284,054.76 is: 391,976.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,892.68 : 688,438.98 = 284,054.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,892.68/688,438.98 = 284,054.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,892.68x = 688,438.98 × 284,054.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,892.68x = 195,554,369,238.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,554,369,238.55/498,892.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,976.83

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