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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,461.28, 687,888.36 and 272,108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,461.28, 687,888.36 and 272,108.40 is: 375,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,461.28 : 687,888.36 = 272,108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,461.28/687,888.36 = 272,108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,461.28x = 687,888.36 × 272,108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,461.28x = 187,180,201,018.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,180,201,018.22/498,461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,516.03

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