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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,070.92, 688,719.68 and 272,716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,070.92, 688,719.68 and 272,716.44 is: 376,349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,070.92 : 688,719.68 = 272,716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,070.92/688,719.68 = 272,716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,070.92x = 688,719.68 × 272,716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,070.92x = 187,825,179,287.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,825,179,287.54/499,070.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,349.68

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