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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,619.68, 688,095.12 and 272,265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,619.68, 688,095.12 and 272,265.36 is: 375,726.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,619.68 : 688,095.12 = 272,265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,619.68/688,095.12 = 272,265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,619.68x = 688,095.12 × 272,265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,619.68x = 187,344,465,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,344,465,561.04/498,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,726.18

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