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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,865.44, 684,302.04 and 269,511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,865.44, 684,302.04 and 269,511.48 is: 371,930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,865.44 : 684,302.04 = 269,511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,865.44/684,302.04 = 269,511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,865.44x = 684,302.04 × 269,511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,865.44x = 184,427,255,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,427,255,567.42/495,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,930.05

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