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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,771.59, 684,170.24 and 269,417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,771.59, 684,170.24 and 269,417.09 is: 371,798.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,771.59 : 684,170.24 = 269,417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,771.59/684,170.24 = 269,417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,771.59x = 684,170.24 × 269,417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,771.59x = 184,327,150,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,327,150,357.47/495,771.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,798.54

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