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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,726.66, 684,107.10 and 269,372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,726.66, 684,107.10 and 269,372.16 is: 371,735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,726.66 : 684,107.10 = 269,372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,726.66/684,107.10 = 269,372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,726.66x = 684,107.10 × 269,372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,726.66x = 184,279,407,198.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,279,407,198.34/495,726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,735.92

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