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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,321.33, 687,673.85 and 271,968.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,321.33, 687,673.85 and 271,968.45 is: 375,311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,321.33 : 687,673.85 = 271,968.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,321.33/687,673.85 = 271,968.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,321.33x = 687,673.85 × 271,968.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,321.33x = 187,025,589,730.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,025,589,730.19/498,321.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,311.23

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