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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,345.42, 687,706.92 and 271,992.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,345.42, 687,706.92 and 271,992.54 is: 375,344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,345.42 : 687,706.92 = 271,992.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,345.42/687,706.92 = 271,992.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,345.42x = 687,706.92 × 271,992.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,345.42x = 187,051,151,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,051,151,946.38/498,345.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,344.38

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