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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,707, 689,595.66 and 273,357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,707, 689,595.66 and 273,357.36 is: 377,233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,707 : 689,595.66 = 273,357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,707/689,595.66 = 273,357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,707x = 689,595.66 × 273,357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,707x = 188,506,049,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,506,049,085.06/499,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,233.16

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