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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,775.90, 684,175.08 and 269,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,775.90, 684,175.08 and 269,421.40 is: 371,803.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,775.90 : 684,175.08 = 269,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,775.90/684,175.08 = 269,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,775.90x = 684,175.08 × 269,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,775.90x = 184,331,407,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,331,407,898.71/495,775.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,803.89

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