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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,968.28, 688,575 and 272,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,968.28, 688,575 and 272,615.40 is: 376,208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,968.28 : 688,575 = 272,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,968.28/688,575 = 272,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,968.28x = 688,575 × 272,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,968.28x = 187,716,149,055.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,716,149,055.00/498,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,208.58

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