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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,927.03, 684,379.76 and 269,572.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,927.03, 684,379.76 and 269,572.53 is: 372,010.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,927.03 : 684,379.76 = 269,572.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,927.03/684,379.76 = 269,572.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,927.03x = 684,379.76 × 269,572.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,927.03x = 184,489,983,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,489,983,383.99/495,927.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,010.34

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