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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,575.68, 688,050.72 and 272,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,575.68, 688,050.72 and 272,238.40 is: 375,697.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,575.68 : 688,050.72 = 272,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,575.68/688,050.72 = 272,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,575.68x = 688,050.72 × 272,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,575.68x = 187,313,827,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,313,827,131.65/498,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,697.88

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