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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,867.26, 688,451.94 and 272,527.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,867.26, 688,451.94 and 272,527.34 is: 376,095.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,867.26 : 688,451.94 = 272,527.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,867.26/688,451.94 = 272,527.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,867.26x = 688,451.94 × 272,527.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,867.26x = 187,621,975,926.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,621,975,926.04/498,867.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,095.99

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