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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,296.63, 689,029.35 and 272,942.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,296.63, 689,029.35 and 272,942.13 is: 376,660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,296.63 : 689,029.35 = 272,942.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,296.63/689,029.35 = 272,942.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,296.63x = 689,029.35 × 272,942.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,296.63x = 188,065,138,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,065,138,421.52/499,296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,660.14

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