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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,920.99, 688,306.95 and 368,411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,920.99, 688,306.95 and 368,411.36 is: 508,257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,920.99 : 688,306.95 = 368,411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,920.99/688,306.95 = 368,411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,920.99x = 688,306.95 × 368,411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,920.99x = 253,580,096,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,580,096,105.42/498,920.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,257.03

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