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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,045.55, 684,539.46 and 269,691.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,045.55, 684,539.46 and 269,691.05 is: 372,171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,045.55 : 684,539.46 = 269,691.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,045.55/684,539.46 = 269,691.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,045.55x = 684,539.46 × 269,691.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,045.55x = 184,614,162,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,614,162,311.14/496,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,171.80

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