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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,891.78, 688,469.49 and 272,538.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,891.78, 688,469.49 and 272,538.90 is: 376,103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,891.78 : 688,469.49 = 272,538.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,891.78/688,469.49 = 272,538.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,891.78x = 688,469.49 × 272,538.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,891.78x = 187,634,717,488.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,634,717,488.16/498,891.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,103.04

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