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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,009.68, 688,632.69 and 284,149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,009.68, 688,632.69 and 284,149.75 is: 392,126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,009.68 : 688,632.69 = 284,149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,009.68/688,632.69 = 284,149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,009.68x = 688,632.69 × 284,149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,009.68x = 195,674,806,705.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,674,806,705.33/499,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,126.27

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