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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,756.72, 684,148.44 and 269,402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,756.72, 684,148.44 and 269,402.16 is: 371,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,756.72 : 684,148.44 = 269,402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,756.72/684,148.44 = 269,402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,756.72x = 684,148.44 × 269,402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,756.72x = 184,311,067,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,311,067,496.63/495,756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,777.24

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