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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,487.59, 687,909.38 and 272,133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,487.59, 687,909.38 and 272,133.09 is: 375,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,487.59 : 687,909.38 = 272,133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,487.59/687,909.38 = 272,133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,487.59x = 687,909.38 × 272,133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,487.59x = 187,202,903,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,202,903,858.72/498,487.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,541.75

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