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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,096.98, 687,371.52 and 271,742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,096.98, 687,371.52 and 271,742.48 is: 375,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,096.98 : 687,371.52 = 271,742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,096.98/687,371.52 = 271,742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,096.98x = 687,371.52 × 271,742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,096.98x = 186,788,041,526.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,788,041,526.17/498,096.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,003.36

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