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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,857.59, 688,422.40 and 272,503.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,857.59, 688,422.40 and 272,503.09 is: 376,053.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,857.59 : 688,422.40 = 272,503.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,857.59/688,422.40 = 272,503.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,857.59x = 688,422.40 × 272,503.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,857.59x = 187,597,231,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,597,231,225.22/498,857.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,053.68

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