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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,474.72, 687,884.40 and 272,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,474.72, 687,884.40 and 272,124 is: 375,525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,474.72 : 687,884.40 = 272,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,474.72/687,884.40 = 272,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,474.72x = 687,884.40 × 272,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,474.72x = 187,189,854,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,189,854,465.60/498,474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,525.27

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