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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,460.28, 687,886.98 and 272,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,460.28, 687,886.98 and 272,107.40 is: 375,514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,460.28 : 687,886.98 = 272,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,460.28/687,886.98 = 272,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,460.28x = 687,886.98 × 272,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,460.28x = 187,179,137,621.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,179,137,621.65/498,460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,514.65

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