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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,044.06, 688,697.79 and 272,704.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,044.06, 688,697.79 and 272,704.14 is: 376,341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,044.06 : 688,697.79 = 272,704.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,044.06/688,697.79 = 272,704.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,044.06x = 688,697.79 × 272,704.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,044.06x = 187,810,738,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,810,738,541.85/499,044.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,341.00

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