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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,972.25, 688,581.71 and 272,619.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,972.25, 688,581.71 and 272,619.37 is: 376,214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,972.25 : 688,581.71 = 272,619.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,972.25/688,581.71 = 272,619.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,972.25x = 688,581.71 × 272,619.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,972.25x = 187,720,711,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,720,711,973.72/498,972.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,214.73

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