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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,350.51, 689,103.59 and 272,996.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,350.51, 689,103.59 and 272,996.01 is: 376,734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,350.51 : 689,103.59 = 272,996.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,350.51/689,103.59 = 272,996.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,350.51x = 689,103.59 × 272,996.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,350.51x = 188,122,529,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,122,529,181.70/499,350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,734.43

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