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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,977.70, 748,466.55 and 387,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,977.70, 748,466.55 and 387,003.30 is: 580,504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,977.70 : 748,466.55 = 387,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,977.70/748,466.55 = 387,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,977.70x = 748,466.55 × 387,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,977.70x = 289,659,024,789.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,659,024,789.62/498,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,504.95

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