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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,239.09, 688,869.50 and 284,383.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,239.09, 688,869.50 and 284,383.35 is: 392,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,239.09 : 688,869.50 = 284,383.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,239.09/688,869.50 = 284,383.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,239.09x = 688,869.50 × 284,383.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,239.09x = 195,903,014,700.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,903,014,700.91/499,239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,403.20

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