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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,125.80, 688,793.68 and 284,285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,125.80, 688,793.68 and 284,285.86 is: 392,314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,125.80 : 688,793.68 = 284,285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,125.80/688,793.68 = 284,285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,125.80x = 688,793.68 × 284,285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,125.80x = 195,814,303,681.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,814,303,681.37/499,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,314.53

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