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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,416.68, 689,195.01 and 273,062.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,416.68, 689,195.01 and 273,062.18 is: 376,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,416.68 : 689,195.01 = 273,062.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,416.68/689,195.01 = 273,062.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,416.68x = 689,195.01 × 273,062.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,416.68x = 188,193,088,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,193,088,429.75/499,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,825.80

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