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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,870.91, 688,440.68 and 272,518.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,870.91, 688,440.68 and 272,518.03 is: 376,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,870.91 : 688,440.68 = 272,518.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,870.91/688,440.68 = 272,518.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,870.91x = 688,440.68 × 272,518.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,870.91x = 187,612,494,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,612,494,443.26/498,870.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,074.24

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