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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,294.08, 688,857.60 and 284,282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,294.08, 688,857.60 and 284,282.04 is: 392,213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,294.08 : 688,857.60 = 284,282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,294.08/688,857.60 = 284,282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,294.08x = 688,857.60 × 284,282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,294.08x = 195,829,843,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,829,843,797.50/499,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,213.43

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