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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,007.04, 688,621.68 and 272,647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,007.04, 688,621.68 and 272,647.68 is: 376,249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,007.04 : 688,621.68 = 272,647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,007.04/688,621.68 = 272,647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,007.04x = 688,621.68 × 272,647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,007.04x = 187,751,103,449.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,751,103,449.70/499,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,249.41

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