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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,009.81, 688,632.86 and 284,149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,009.81, 688,632.86 and 284,149.88 is: 392,126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,009.81 : 688,632.86 = 284,149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,009.81/688,632.86 = 284,149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,009.81x = 688,632.86 × 284,149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,009.81x = 195,674,939,669.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,674,939,669.14/499,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,126.44

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