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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,926.03, 684,378.38 and 269,571.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,926.03, 684,378.38 and 269,571.53 is: 372,008.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,926.03 : 684,378.38 = 269,571.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,926.03/684,378.38 = 269,571.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,926.03x = 684,378.38 × 269,571.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,926.03x = 184,488,926,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,488,926,995.52/495,926.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,008.96

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