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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,936.27, 684,388.85 and 269,581.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,936.27, 684,388.85 and 269,581.77 is: 372,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,936.27 : 684,388.85 = 269,581.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,936.27/684,388.85 = 269,581.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,936.27x = 684,388.85 × 269,581.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,936.27x = 184,498,756,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,498,756,203.36/495,936.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,021.10

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