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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,967.68, 684,443.04 and 269,614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,967.68, 684,443.04 and 269,614.08 is: 372,071.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,967.68 : 684,443.04 = 269,614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,967.68/684,443.04 = 269,614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,967.68x = 684,443.04 × 269,614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,967.68x = 184,535,480,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,535,480,542.00/495,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,071.58

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