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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,924.91, 687,707.53 and 389,838.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,924.91, 687,707.53 and 389,838.52 is: 537,345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,924.91 : 687,707.53 = 389,838.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,924.91/687,707.53 = 389,838.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,924.91x = 687,707.53 × 389,838.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,924.91x = 268,094,885,688.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,094,885,688.06/498,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,345.16

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