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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,889.92, 684,329.04 and 269,534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,889.92, 684,329.04 and 269,534.88 is: 371,958.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,889.92 : 684,329.04 = 269,534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,889.92/684,329.04 = 269,534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,889.92x = 684,329.04 × 269,534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,889.92x = 184,450,545,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,450,545,676.92/495,889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,958.65

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