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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,498.58, 690,624.90 and 398,781.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,498.58, 690,624.90 and 398,781.78 is: 550,268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,498.58 : 690,624.90 = 398,781.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,498.58/690,624.90 = 398,781.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,498.58x = 690,624.90 × 398,781.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,498.58x = 275,408,626,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,408,626,934.32/500,498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,268.55

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