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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,969.68, 684,445.80 and 269,616.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,969.68, 684,445.80 and 269,616.08 is: 372,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,969.68 : 684,445.80 = 269,616.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,969.68/684,445.80 = 269,616.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,969.68x = 684,445.80 × 269,616.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,969.68x = 184,537,593,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,537,593,568.46/495,969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,074.34

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