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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,841.52, 684,258.08 and 269,487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,841.52, 684,258.08 and 269,487.02 is: 371,890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,841.52 : 684,258.08 = 269,487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,841.52/684,258.08 = 269,487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,841.52x = 684,258.08 × 269,487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,841.52x = 184,398,670,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,398,670,890.12/495,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,890.34

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