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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,422.58, 689,205.81 and 273,068.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,422.58, 689,205.81 and 273,068.08 is: 376,835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,422.58 : 689,205.81 = 273,068.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,422.58/689,205.81 = 273,068.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,422.58x = 689,205.81 × 273,068.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,422.58x = 188,200,106,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,200,106,562.54/499,422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,835.40

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