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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,953.56, 688,523.70 and 272,598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,953.56, 688,523.70 and 272,598.88 is: 376,168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,953.56 : 688,523.70 = 272,598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,953.56/688,523.70 = 272,598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,953.56x = 688,523.70 × 272,598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,953.56x = 187,690,789,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,690,789,473.46/498,953.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,168.86

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