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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,246, 687,594.06 and 271,906.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,246, 687,594.06 and 271,906.08 is: 375,238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,246 : 687,594.06 = 271,906.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,246/687,594.06 = 271,906.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,246x = 687,594.06 × 271,906.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,246x = 186,961,005,485.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,961,005,485.89/498,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,238.35

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