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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,769.77, 684,162.27 and 269,415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,769.77, 684,162.27 and 269,415.27 is: 371,793.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,769.77 : 684,162.27 = 269,415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,769.77/684,162.27 = 269,415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,769.77x = 684,162.27 × 269,415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,769.77x = 184,323,762,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,323,762,695.86/495,769.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,793.07

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