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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,563.68, 688,017.84 and 272,209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,563.68, 688,017.84 and 272,209.36 is: 375,648.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,563.68 : 688,017.84 = 272,209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,563.68/688,017.84 = 272,209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,563.68x = 688,017.84 × 272,209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,563.68x = 187,284,895,894.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,284,895,894.98/498,563.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,648.90

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