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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,588.74, 689,390.78 and 281,785.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,588.74, 689,390.78 and 281,785.41 is: 388,840.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,588.74 : 689,390.78 = 281,785.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,588.74/689,390.78 = 281,785.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,588.74x = 689,390.78 × 281,785.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,588.74x = 194,260,262,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,260,262,183.59/499,588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,840.35

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