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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,318.84, 687,670.40 and 271,965.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,318.84, 687,670.40 and 271,965.96 is: 375,307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,318.84 : 687,670.40 = 271,965.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,318.84/687,670.40 = 271,965.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,318.84x = 687,670.40 × 271,965.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,318.84x = 187,022,940,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,022,940,499.58/498,318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,307.79

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