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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,766.02, 684,153.90 and 269,411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,766.02, 684,153.90 and 269,411.52 is: 371,786.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,766.02 : 684,153.90 = 269,411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,766.02/684,153.90 = 269,411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,766.02x = 684,153.90 × 269,411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,766.02x = 184,318,942,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,318,942,112.93/495,766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,786.15

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