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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,885.12, 684,325.98 and 269,531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,885.12, 684,325.98 and 269,531.16 is: 371,955.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,885.12 : 684,325.98 = 269,531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,885.12/684,325.98 = 269,531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,885.12x = 684,325.98 × 269,531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,885.12x = 184,447,175,207.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,447,175,207.54/495,885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,955.45

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