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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,858.09, 688,423.10 and 272,503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,858.09, 688,423.10 and 272,503.59 is: 376,054.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,858.09 : 688,423.10 = 272,503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,858.09/688,423.10 = 272,503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,858.09x = 688,423.10 × 272,503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,858.09x = 187,597,764,826.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,597,764,826.41/498,858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,054.37

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