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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,048.05, 684,542.91 and 269,693.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,048.05, 684,542.91 and 269,693.55 is: 372,175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,048.05 : 684,542.91 = 269,693.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,048.05/684,542.91 = 269,693.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,048.05x = 684,542.91 × 269,693.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,048.05x = 184,616,807,525.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,616,807,525.23/496,048.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,175.25

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