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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,018.70, 688,686.63 and 284,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,018.70, 688,686.63 and 284,226.14 is: 392,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,018.70 : 688,686.63 = 284,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,018.70/688,686.63 = 284,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,018.70x = 688,686.63 × 284,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,018.70x = 195,742,742,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,742,742,514.51/499,018.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,255.33

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