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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,344.42, 687,705.54 and 271,991.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,344.42, 687,705.54 and 271,991.54 is: 375,343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,344.42 : 687,705.54 = 271,991.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,344.42/687,705.54 = 271,991.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,344.42x = 687,705.54 × 271,991.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,344.42x = 187,050,088,891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,050,088,891.13/498,344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,343.00

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