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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,295.63, 689,027.97 and 272,941.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,295.63, 689,027.97 and 272,941.13 is: 376,658.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,295.63 : 689,027.97 = 272,941.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,295.63/689,027.97 = 272,941.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,295.63x = 689,027.97 × 272,941.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,295.63x = 188,064,069,288.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,064,069,288.27/499,295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,658.76

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