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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,635.36, 689,502.24 and 273,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,635.36, 689,502.24 and 273,276 is: 377,123.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,635.36 : 689,502.24 = 273,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,635.36/689,502.24 = 273,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,635.36x = 689,502.24 × 273,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,635.36x = 188,424,414,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,424,414,138.24/499,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,123.86

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