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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,368.28, 689,128.08 and 273,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,368.28, 689,128.08 and 273,013.76 is: 376,758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,368.28 : 689,128.08 = 273,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,368.28/689,128.08 = 273,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,368.28x = 689,128.08 × 273,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,368.28x = 188,141,448,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,141,448,242.38/499,368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,758.91

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