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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,940.65, 688,342.68 and 307,621.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,940.65, 688,342.68 and 307,621.89 is: 424,397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,940.65 : 688,342.68 = 307,621.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,940.65/688,342.68 = 307,621.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,940.65x = 688,342.68 × 307,621.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,940.65x = 211,749,276,189.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,749,276,189.27/498,940.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,397.72

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