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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,297.63, 689,030.73 and 272,943.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,297.63, 689,030.73 and 272,943.13 is: 376,661.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,297.63 : 689,030.73 = 272,943.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,297.63/689,030.73 = 272,943.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,297.63x = 689,030.73 × 272,943.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,297.63x = 188,066,204,112.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,066,204,112.39/499,297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,661.52

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