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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,998.04, 688,609.26 and 272,638.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,998.04, 688,609.26 and 272,638.68 is: 376,236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,998.04 : 688,609.26 = 272,638.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,998.04/688,609.26 = 272,638.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,998.04x = 688,609.26 × 272,638.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,998.04x = 187,741,519,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,741,519,682.18/498,998.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,236.99

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