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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,001.12, 684,452.48 and 269,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,001.12, 684,452.48 and 269,644.64 is: 372,093.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,001.12 : 684,452.48 = 269,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,001.12/684,452.48 = 269,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,001.12x = 684,452.48 × 269,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,001.12x = 184,558,942,566.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,558,942,566.71/496,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,093.80

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