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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,577, 688,039.62 and 272,225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,577, 688,039.62 and 272,225.32 is: 375,672.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,577 : 688,039.62 = 272,225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,577/688,039.62 = 272,225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,577x = 688,039.62 × 272,225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,577x = 187,301,805,727.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,301,805,727.18/498,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,672.78

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