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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,224.14, 688,929.66 and 272,869.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,224.14, 688,929.66 and 272,869.64 is: 376,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,224.14 : 688,929.66 = 272,869.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,224.14/688,929.66 = 272,869.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,224.14x = 688,929.66 × 272,869.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,224.14x = 187,987,988,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,987,988,309.52/499,224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,560.29

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