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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,870.41, 688,439.99 and 272,517.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,870.41, 688,439.99 and 272,517.53 is: 376,073.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,870.41 : 688,439.99 = 272,517.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,870.41/688,439.99 = 272,517.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,870.41x = 688,439.99 × 272,517.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,870.41x = 187,611,962,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,611,962,867.12/498,870.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,073.55

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