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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,107.81, 688,769.09 and 272,753.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,107.81, 688,769.09 and 272,753.31 is: 376,399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,107.81 : 688,769.09 = 272,753.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,107.81/688,769.09 = 272,753.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,107.81x = 688,769.09 × 272,753.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,107.81x = 187,864,049,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,864,049,123.19/499,107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,399.74

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