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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,301.83, 687,646.94 and 271,948.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,301.83, 687,646.94 and 271,948.95 is: 375,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,301.83 : 687,646.94 = 271,948.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,301.83/687,646.94 = 271,948.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,301.83x = 687,646.94 × 271,948.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,301.83x = 187,004,861,943.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,004,861,943.97/498,301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,284.32

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