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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,394.61, 687,785.54 and 272,040.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,394.61, 687,785.54 and 272,040.11 is: 375,415.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,394.61 : 687,785.54 = 272,040.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,394.61/687,785.54 = 272,040.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,394.61x = 687,785.54 × 272,040.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,394.61x = 187,105,253,958.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,105,253,958.01/498,394.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,415.89

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