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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,316.08, 687,666.60 and 271,963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,316.08, 687,666.60 and 271,963.20 is: 375,303.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,316.08 : 687,666.60 = 271,963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,316.08/687,666.60 = 271,963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,316.08x = 687,666.60 × 271,963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,316.08x = 187,020,009,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,020,009,069.12/498,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,303.98

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