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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,534.57, 687,974.20 and 272,180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,534.57, 687,974.20 and 272,180.07 is: 375,606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,534.57 : 687,974.20 = 272,180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,534.57/687,974.20 = 272,180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,534.57x = 687,974.20 × 272,180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,534.57x = 187,252,865,233.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,252,865,233.74/498,534.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,606.58

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