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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,238.91, 688,998.02 and 295,355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,238.91, 688,998.02 and 295,355.43 is: 407,619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,238.91 : 688,998.02 = 295,355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,238.91/688,998.02 = 295,355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,238.91x = 688,998.02 × 295,355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,238.91x = 203,499,304,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,499,304,989.47/499,238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,619.08

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