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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,292.08, 687,633.48 and 271,939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,292.08, 687,633.48 and 271,939.20 is: 375,270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,292.08 : 687,633.48 = 271,939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,292.08/687,633.48 = 271,939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,292.08x = 687,633.48 × 271,939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,292.08x = 186,994,498,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,994,498,444.42/498,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,270.86

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