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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,047, 687,306.90 and 271,697.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,047, 687,306.90 and 271,697.24 is: 374,943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,047 : 687,306.90 = 271,697.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,047/687,306.90 = 271,697.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,047x = 687,306.90 × 271,697.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,047x = 186,739,387,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,739,387,762.96/498,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,943.30

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