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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,911.24, 688,529.22 and 284,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,911.24, 688,529.22 and 284,070.08 is: 392,034.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,911.24 : 688,529.22 = 284,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,911.24/688,529.22 = 284,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,911.24x = 688,529.22 × 284,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,911.24x = 195,590,550,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,590,550,607.74/498,911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,034.76

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