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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,488.63, 687,914.33 and 272,134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,488.63, 687,914.33 and 272,134.13 is: 375,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,488.63 : 687,914.33 = 272,134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,488.63/687,914.33 = 272,134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,488.63x = 687,914.33 × 272,134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,488.63x = 187,204,962,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,204,962,908.84/498,488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,545.10

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