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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,838.55, 684,257.27 and 269,484.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,838.55, 684,257.27 and 269,484.05 is: 371,888.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,838.55 : 684,257.27 = 269,484.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,838.55/684,257.27 = 269,484.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,838.55x = 684,257.27 × 269,484.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,838.55x = 184,396,420,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,396,420,361.54/495,838.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,888.03

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