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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,149.09, 688,948.20 and 284,416.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,149.09, 688,948.20 and 284,416.07 is: 392,563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,149.09 : 688,948.20 = 284,416.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,149.09/688,948.20 = 284,416.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,149.09x = 688,948.20 × 284,416.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,149.09x = 195,947,936,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,947,936,032.83/499,149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,563.95

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