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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,946.62, 688,544.82 and 272,593.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,946.62, 688,544.82 and 272,593.74 is: 376,178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,946.62 : 688,544.82 = 272,593.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,946.62/688,544.82 = 272,593.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,946.62x = 688,544.82 × 272,593.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,946.62x = 187,693,007,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,693,007,641.43/498,946.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,178.53

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