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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,978, 684,448 and 269,621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,978, 684,448 and 269,621.88 is: 372,077.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,978 : 684,448 = 269,621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,978/684,448 = 269,621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,978x = 684,448 × 269,621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,978x = 184,542,156,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,542,156,522.24/495,978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,077.30

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