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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,591.94, 688,058.70 and 272,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,591.94, 688,058.70 and 272,237.44 is: 375,688.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,591.94 : 688,058.70 = 272,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,591.94/688,058.70 = 272,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,591.94x = 688,058.70 × 272,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,591.94x = 187,315,337,337.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,315,337,337.58/498,591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,688.66

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