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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,968.37, 690,046.15 and 282,243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,968.37, 690,046.15 and 282,243.41 is: 389,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,968.37 : 690,046.15 = 282,243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,968.37/690,046.15 = 282,243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,968.37x = 690,046.15 × 282,243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,968.37x = 194,760,978,433.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,760,978,433.37/499,968.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,546.60

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