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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,046, 687,305.52 and 271,696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,046, 687,305.52 and 271,696.24 is: 374,941.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,046 : 687,305.52 = 271,696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,046/687,305.52 = 271,696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,046x = 687,305.52 × 271,696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,046x = 186,738,325,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,738,325,515.25/498,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,941.92

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