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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,526.57, 687,963.16 and 272,172.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,526.57, 687,963.16 and 272,172.07 is: 375,595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,526.57 : 687,963.16 = 272,172.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,526.57/687,963.16 = 272,172.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,526.57x = 687,963.16 × 272,172.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,526.57x = 187,244,357,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,244,357,340.94/498,526.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,595.54

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