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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,827, 685,622.88 and 270,474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,827, 685,622.88 and 270,474.12 is: 373,255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,827 : 685,622.88 = 270,474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,827/685,622.88 = 270,474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,827x = 685,622.88 × 270,474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,827x = 185,443,245,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,443,245,119.87/496,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,255.17

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