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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,590.44, 688,056.63 and 272,235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,590.44, 688,056.63 and 272,235.94 is: 375,686.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,590.44 : 688,056.63 = 272,235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,590.44/688,056.63 = 272,235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,590.44x = 688,056.63 × 272,235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,590.44x = 187,313,740,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,313,740,700.26/498,590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,686.59

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