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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,819.77, 684,230.90 and 269,465.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,819.77, 684,230.90 and 269,465.27 is: 371,861.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,819.77 : 684,230.90 = 269,465.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,819.77/684,230.90 = 269,465.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,819.77x = 684,230.90 × 269,465.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,819.77x = 184,376,459,442.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,376,459,442.36/495,819.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,861.86

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