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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,045, 688,699.12 and 272,705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,045, 688,699.12 and 272,705.08 is: 376,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,045 : 688,699.12 = 272,705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,045/688,699.12 = 272,705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,045x = 688,699.12 × 272,705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,045x = 187,811,748,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,811,748,615.53/499,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,342.31

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