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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,974.28, 688,583.34 and 272,621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,974.28, 688,583.34 and 272,621.40 is: 376,216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,974.28 : 688,583.34 = 272,621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,974.28/688,583.34 = 272,621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,974.28x = 688,583.34 × 272,621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,974.28x = 187,722,554,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,722,554,167.48/498,974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,216.89

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