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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,017.70, 688,685.25 and 284,225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,017.70, 688,685.25 and 284,225.14 is: 392,253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,017.70 : 688,685.25 = 284,225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,017.70/688,685.25 = 284,225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,017.70x = 688,685.25 × 284,225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,017.70x = 195,741,661,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,741,661,597.19/499,017.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,253.95

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