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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,871.62, 684,307.35 and 269,517.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,871.62, 684,307.35 and 269,517.66 is: 371,936.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,871.62 : 684,307.35 = 269,517.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,871.62/684,307.35 = 269,517.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,871.62x = 684,307.35 × 269,517.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,871.62x = 184,432,915,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,432,915,692.80/495,871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,936.82

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