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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,975.87, 684,453.51 and 269,626.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,975.87, 684,453.51 and 269,626.23 is: 372,087.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,975.87 : 684,453.51 = 269,626.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,975.87/684,453.51 = 269,626.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,975.87x = 684,453.51 × 269,626.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,975.87x = 184,546,619,511.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,546,619,511.57/495,975.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,087.90

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