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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,540.62, 687,982.46 and 272,186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,540.62, 687,982.46 and 272,186.12 is: 375,614.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,540.62 : 687,982.46 = 272,186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,540.62/687,982.46 = 272,186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,540.62x = 687,982.46 × 272,186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,540.62x = 187,259,271,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,259,271,614.61/498,540.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,614.88

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