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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,322.83, 687,675.92 and 271,969.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,322.83, 687,675.92 and 271,969.95 is: 375,313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,322.83 : 687,675.92 = 271,969.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,322.83/687,675.92 = 271,969.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,322.83x = 687,675.92 × 271,969.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,322.83x = 187,027,184,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,027,184,218.75/498,322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,313.30

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