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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,236, 687,580.26 and 271,896.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,236, 687,580.26 and 271,896.08 is: 375,224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,236 : 687,580.26 = 271,896.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,236/687,580.26 = 271,896.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,236x = 687,580.26 × 271,896.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,236x = 186,950,377,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,950,377,379.38/498,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,224.55

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