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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,776.50, 688,315.22 and 272,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,776.50, 688,315.22 and 272,422 is: 375,944.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,776.50 : 688,315.22 = 272,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,776.50/688,315.22 = 272,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,776.50x = 688,315.22 × 272,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,776.50x = 187,512,208,862.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,512,208,862.84/498,776.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,944.35

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