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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,737.79, 684,118.22 and 269,382.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,737.79, 684,118.22 and 269,382.75 is: 371,748.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,737.79 : 684,118.22 = 269,382.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,737.79/684,118.22 = 269,382.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,737.79x = 684,118.22 × 269,382.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,737.79x = 184,289,646,081.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,289,646,081.79/495,737.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,748.23

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