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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,873.76, 688,460.92 and 272,533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,873.76, 688,460.92 and 272,533.84 is: 376,104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,873.76 : 688,460.92 = 272,533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,873.76/688,460.92 = 272,533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,873.76x = 688,460.92 × 272,533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,873.76x = 187,628,898,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,628,898,217.53/498,873.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,104.97

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