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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,319.83, 687,671.78 and 271,966.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,319.83, 687,671.78 and 271,966.95 is: 375,309.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,319.83 : 687,671.78 = 271,966.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,319.83/687,671.78 = 271,966.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,319.83x = 687,671.78 × 271,966.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,319.83x = 187,023,995,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,023,995,247.84/498,319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,309.16

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