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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,872.94, 688,444.68 and 272,518.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,872.94, 688,444.68 and 272,518.44 is: 376,075.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,872.94 : 688,444.68 = 272,518.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,872.94/688,444.68 = 272,518.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,872.94x = 688,444.68 × 272,518.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,872.94x = 187,613,870,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,613,870,219.90/498,872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,075.46

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