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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,649.56, 688,138.92 and 272,295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,649.56, 688,138.92 and 272,295.08 is: 375,768.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,649.56 : 688,138.92 = 272,295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,649.56/688,138.92 = 272,295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,649.56x = 688,138.92 × 272,295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,649.56x = 187,376,842,272.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,376,842,272.51/498,649.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,768.59

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