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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,997, 687,238.05 and 271,647.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,997, 687,238.05 and 271,647.36 is: 374,874.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,997 : 687,238.05 = 271,647.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,997/687,238.05 = 271,647.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,997x = 687,238.05 × 271,647.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,997x = 186,686,401,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,686,401,974.05/497,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,874.55

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