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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,690, 688,195.98 and 272,335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,690, 688,195.98 and 272,335.50 is: 375,825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,690 : 688,195.98 = 272,335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,690/688,195.98 = 272,335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,690x = 688,195.98 × 272,335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,690x = 187,420,196,311.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,420,196,311.29/498,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,825.05

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