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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,983.98, 688,598.10 and 269,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,983.98, 688,598.10 and 269,541.24 is: 371,967.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,983.98 : 688,598.10 = 269,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,983.98/688,598.10 = 269,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,983.98x = 688,598.10 × 269,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,983.98x = 185,605,585,735.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,605,585,735.64/498,983.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,967.02

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