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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,997.50, 688,623.13 and 284,138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,997.50, 688,623.13 and 284,138.43 is: 392,114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,997.50 : 688,623.13 = 284,138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,997.50/688,623.13 = 284,138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,997.50x = 688,623.13 × 284,138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,997.50x = 195,664,295,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,664,295,019.89/498,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,114.78

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