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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,881.68, 684,312.96 and 269,528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,881.68, 684,312.96 and 269,528.80 is: 371,947.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,881.68 : 684,312.96 = 269,528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,881.68/684,312.96 = 269,528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,881.68x = 684,312.96 × 269,528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,881.68x = 184,442,050,933.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,442,050,933.25/495,881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,947.70

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