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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,609.28, 688,108.80 and 272,275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,609.28, 688,108.80 and 272,275.84 is: 375,755.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,609.28 : 688,108.80 = 272,275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,609.28/688,108.80 = 272,275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,609.28x = 688,108.80 × 272,275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,609.28x = 187,355,401,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,355,401,531.39/498,609.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,755.95

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