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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,823.77, 684,233.55 and 269,469.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,823.77, 684,233.55 and 269,469.27 is: 371,865.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,823.77 : 684,233.55 = 269,469.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,823.77/684,233.55 = 269,469.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,823.77x = 684,233.55 × 269,469.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,823.77x = 184,379,915,228.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,379,915,228.01/495,823.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,865.82

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