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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,889.53, 688,466.39 and 272,536.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,889.53, 688,466.39 and 272,536.65 is: 376,099.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,889.53 : 688,466.39 = 272,536.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,889.53/688,466.39 = 272,536.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,889.53x = 688,466.39 × 272,536.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,889.53x = 187,632,322,205.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,632,322,205.51/498,889.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,099.94

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