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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,872.12, 684,308.04 and 269,518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,872.12, 684,308.04 and 269,518.16 is: 371,937.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,872.12 : 684,308.04 = 269,518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,872.12/684,308.04 = 269,518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,872.12x = 684,308.04 × 269,518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,872.12x = 184,433,443,814.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,433,443,814.01/495,872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,937.51

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