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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,386.10, 687,772.80 and 272,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,386.10, 687,772.80 and 272,031.60 is: 375,403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,386.10 : 687,772.80 = 272,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,386.10/687,772.80 = 272,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,386.10x = 687,772.80 × 272,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,386.10x = 187,095,935,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,095,935,220.48/498,386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,403.60

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