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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,816.82, 684,231.33 and 269,462.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,816.82, 684,231.33 and 269,462.26 is: 371,860.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,816.82 : 684,231.33 = 269,462.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,816.82/684,231.33 = 269,462.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,816.82x = 684,231.33 × 269,462.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,816.82x = 184,374,520,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,374,520,544.61/495,816.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,860.16

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