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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,972, 684,439.74 and 269,615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,972, 684,439.74 and 269,615.88 is: 372,069.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,972 : 684,439.74 = 269,615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,972/684,439.74 = 269,615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,972x = 684,439.74 × 269,615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,972x = 184,535,822,807.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,535,822,807.07/495,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,069.03

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