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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,848.76, 684,268.88 and 269,494.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,848.76, 684,268.88 and 269,494.26 is: 371,900.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,848.76 : 684,268.88 = 269,494.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,848.76/684,268.88 = 269,494.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,848.76x = 684,268.88 × 269,494.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,848.76x = 184,406,535,456.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,406,535,456.63/495,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,900.77

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