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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,998.13, 688,618.02 and 272,643.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,998.13, 688,618.02 and 272,643.63 is: 376,248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,998.13 : 688,618.02 = 272,643.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,998.13/688,618.02 = 272,643.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,998.13x = 688,618.02 × 272,643.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,998.13x = 187,747,316,656.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,747,316,656.21/498,998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,248.54

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