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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,034.23, 684,524.38 and 275,269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,034.23, 684,524.38 and 275,269.31 is: 379,870.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,034.23 : 684,524.38 = 275,269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,034.23/684,524.38 = 275,269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,034.23x = 684,524.38 × 275,269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,034.23x = 188,428,553,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,428,553,760.78/496,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,870.06

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