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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,166.50, 688,849.74 and 272,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,166.50, 688,849.74 and 272,812 is: 376,480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,166.50 : 688,849.74 = 272,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,166.50/688,849.74 = 272,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,166.50x = 688,849.74 × 272,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,166.50x = 187,926,475,268.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,926,475,268.88/499,166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,480.54

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