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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,745.98, 688,268.34 and 272,391.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,745.98, 688,268.34 and 272,391.48 is: 375,899.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,745.98 : 688,268.34 = 272,391.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,745.98/688,268.34 = 272,391.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,745.98x = 688,268.34 × 272,391.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,745.98x = 187,478,431,769.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,478,431,769.74/498,745.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,899.63

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