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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,853.16, 688,391.68 and 272,454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,853.16, 688,391.68 and 272,454.92 is: 375,973.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,853.16 : 688,391.68 = 272,454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,853.16/688,391.68 = 272,454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,853.16x = 688,391.68 × 272,454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,853.16x = 187,555,700,103.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,555,700,103.07/498,853.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,973.76

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