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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,752.04, 684,137.88 and 269,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,752.04, 684,137.88 and 269,397 is: 371,767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,752.04 : 684,137.88 = 269,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,752.04/684,137.88 = 269,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,752.04x = 684,137.88 × 269,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,752.04x = 184,304,692,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,304,692,458.36/495,752.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,767.90

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