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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,429.44, 687,830.64 and 272,075.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,429.44, 687,830.64 and 272,075.12 is: 375,462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,429.44 : 687,830.64 = 272,075.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,429.44/687,830.64 = 272,075.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,429.44x = 687,830.64 × 272,075.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,429.44x = 187,141,603,917.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,141,603,917.68/498,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,462.58

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