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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,873.12, 684,309.42 and 269,519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,873.12, 684,309.42 and 269,519.16 is: 371,938.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,873.12 : 684,309.42 = 269,519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,873.12/684,309.42 = 269,519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,873.12x = 684,309.42 × 269,519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,873.12x = 184,434,500,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,434,500,058.49/495,873.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,938.89

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