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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,758.72, 684,151.20 and 269,404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,758.72, 684,151.20 and 269,404.16 is: 371,780.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,758.72 : 684,151.20 = 269,404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,758.72/684,151.20 = 269,404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,758.72x = 684,151.20 × 269,404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,758.72x = 184,313,179,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,313,179,348.99/495,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,780.00

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