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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,487.47, 687,909.20 and 272,132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,487.47, 687,909.20 and 272,132.97 is: 375,541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,487.47 : 687,909.20 = 272,132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,487.47/687,909.20 = 272,132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,487.47x = 687,909.20 × 272,132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,487.47x = 187,202,773,686.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,202,773,686.32/498,487.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,541.58

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