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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,035.55, 684,525.68 and 269,681.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,035.55, 684,525.68 and 269,681.05 is: 372,158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,035.55 : 684,525.68 = 269,681.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,035.55/684,525.68 = 269,681.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,035.55x = 684,525.68 × 269,681.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,035.55x = 184,603,600,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,603,600,711.74/496,035.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,158.01

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