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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,688.84, 684,056.82 and 269,338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,688.84, 684,056.82 and 269,338.12 is: 371,689.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,688.84 : 684,056.82 = 269,338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,688.84/684,056.82 = 269,338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,688.84x = 684,056.82 × 269,338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,688.84x = 184,242,577,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,242,577,871.98/495,688.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,689.99

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