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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,785.44, 684,191.28 and 269,431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,785.44, 684,191.28 and 269,431.12 is: 371,818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,785.44 : 684,191.28 = 269,431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,785.44/684,191.28 = 269,431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,785.44x = 684,191.28 × 269,431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,785.44x = 184,342,422,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,342,422,864.63/495,785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,818.95

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