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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,367.28, 689,126.70 and 273,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,367.28, 689,126.70 and 273,012.76 is: 376,757.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,367.28 : 689,126.70 = 273,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,367.28/689,126.70 = 273,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,367.28x = 689,126.70 × 273,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,367.28x = 188,140,382,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,140,382,356.69/499,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,757.53

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