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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,008.96, 684,510.72 and 275,252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,008.96, 684,510.72 and 275,252.48 is: 379,858.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,008.96 : 684,510.72 = 275,252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,008.96/684,510.72 = 275,252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,008.96x = 684,510.72 × 275,252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,008.96x = 188,413,273,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,413,273,266.59/496,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,858.61

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