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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,958.28, 689,290.98 and 431,773.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,958.28, 689,290.98 and 431,773.64 is: 596,478.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,958.28 : 689,290.98 = 431,773.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,958.28/689,290.98 = 431,773.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,958.28x = 689,290.98 × 431,773.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,958.28x = 297,617,675,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,617,675,453.77/498,958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,478.08

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