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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,928.80, 684,382.19 and 269,574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,928.80, 684,382.19 and 269,574.30 is: 372,012.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,928.80 : 684,382.19 = 269,574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,928.80/684,382.19 = 269,574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,928.80x = 684,382.19 × 269,574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,928.80x = 184,491,848,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,491,848,453.85/495,928.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,012.77

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