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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,823.68, 684,232.92 and 269,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,823.68, 684,232.92 and 269,470.80 is: 371,867.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,823.68 : 684,232.92 = 269,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,823.68/684,232.92 = 269,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,823.68x = 684,232.92 × 269,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,823.68x = 184,380,792,338.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,380,792,338.74/495,823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,867.66

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