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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,607.84, 688,076.08 and 272,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,607.84, 688,076.08 and 272,251.72 is: 375,705.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,607.84 : 688,076.08 = 272,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,607.84/688,076.08 = 272,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,607.84x = 688,076.08 × 272,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,607.84x = 187,329,896,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,329,896,270.86/498,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,705.88

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