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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,313.33, 687,662.80 and 271,960.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,313.33, 687,662.80 and 271,960.45 is: 375,300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,313.33 : 687,662.80 = 271,960.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,313.33/687,662.80 = 271,960.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,313.33x = 687,662.80 × 271,960.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,313.33x = 187,017,084,536.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,017,084,536.26/498,313.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,300.18

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