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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,932.80, 684,379.20 and 269,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,932.80, 684,379.20 and 269,584 is: 372,021.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,932.80 : 684,379.20 = 269,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,932.80/684,379.20 = 269,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,932.80x = 684,379.20 × 269,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,932.80x = 184,497,682,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,497,682,252.80/495,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,021.54

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