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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,427.44, 687,827.88 and 272,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,427.44, 687,827.88 and 272,073.12 is: 375,459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,427.44 : 687,827.88 = 272,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,427.44/687,827.88 = 272,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,427.44x = 687,827.88 × 272,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,427.44x = 187,139,477,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,139,477,334.59/498,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,459.82

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