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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,594.81, 688,062.66 and 272,240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,594.81, 688,062.66 and 272,240.31 is: 375,692.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,594.81 : 688,062.66 = 272,240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,594.81/688,062.66 = 272,240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,594.81x = 688,062.66 × 272,240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,594.81x = 187,318,391,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,318,391,857.83/498,594.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,692.62

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