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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,019.70, 688,688.01 and 284,227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,019.70, 688,688.01 and 284,227.14 is: 392,256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,019.70 : 688,688.01 = 284,227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,019.70/688,688.01 = 284,227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,019.70x = 688,688.01 × 284,227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,019.70x = 195,743,823,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,743,823,434.59/499,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,256.71

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