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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,691.50, 688,198.05 and 272,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,691.50, 688,198.05 and 272,337 is: 375,827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,691.50 : 688,198.05 = 272,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,691.50/688,198.05 = 272,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,691.50x = 688,198.05 × 272,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,691.50x = 187,421,792,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,421,792,342.85/498,691.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,827.12

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