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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,870.28, 688,439.82 and 272,517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,870.28, 688,439.82 and 272,517.40 is: 376,073.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,870.28 : 688,439.82 = 272,517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,870.28/688,439.82 = 272,517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,870.28x = 688,439.82 × 272,517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,870.28x = 187,611,829,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,611,829,802.87/498,870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,073.37

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