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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,841.77, 684,258.44 and 269,487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,841.77, 684,258.44 and 269,487.27 is: 371,890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,841.77 : 684,258.44 = 269,487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,841.77/684,258.44 = 269,487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,841.77x = 684,258.44 × 269,487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,841.77x = 184,398,937,622.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,398,937,622.62/495,841.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,890.69

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