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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,366.56, 689,125.80 and 273,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,366.56, 689,125.80 and 273,012 is: 376,756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,366.56 : 689,125.80 = 273,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,366.56/689,125.80 = 273,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,366.56x = 689,125.80 × 273,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,366.56x = 188,139,612,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,139,612,909.60/499,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,756.53

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