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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,310.83, 687,659.36 and 271,957.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,310.83, 687,659.36 and 271,957.95 is: 375,296.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,310.83 : 687,659.36 = 271,957.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,310.83/687,659.36 = 271,957.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,310.83x = 687,659.36 × 271,957.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,310.83x = 187,014,428,484.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,014,428,484.12/498,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,296.74

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