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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,162.77, 688,967.01 and 284,429.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,162.77, 688,967.01 and 284,429.34 is: 392,582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,162.77 : 688,967.01 = 284,429.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,162.77/688,967.01 = 284,429.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,162.77x = 688,967.01 × 284,429.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,162.77x = 195,962,431,936.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,962,431,936.07/499,162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,582.23

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