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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,662.78, 684,016.46 and 269,308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,662.78, 684,016.46 and 269,308.28 is: 371,646.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,662.78 : 684,016.46 = 269,308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,662.78/684,016.46 = 269,308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,662.78x = 684,016.46 × 269,308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,662.78x = 184,211,296,334.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,211,296,334.29/495,662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,646.42

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