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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,458.28, 687,884.22 and 272,105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,458.28, 687,884.22 and 272,105.40 is: 375,511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,458.28 : 687,884.22 = 272,105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,458.28/687,884.22 = 272,105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,458.28x = 687,884.22 × 272,105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,458.28x = 187,177,010,836.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,177,010,836.79/498,458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,511.89

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