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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,462.28, 687,889.74 and 272,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,462.28, 687,889.74 and 272,109.40 is: 375,517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,462.28 : 687,889.74 = 272,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,462.28/687,889.74 = 272,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,462.28x = 687,889.74 × 272,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,462.28x = 187,181,264,417.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,181,264,417.56/498,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,517.41

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