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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,049.56, 684,544.98 and 269,695.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,049.56, 684,544.98 and 269,695.06 is: 372,177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,049.56 : 684,544.98 = 269,695.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,049.56/684,544.98 = 269,695.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,049.56x = 684,544.98 × 269,695.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,049.56x = 184,618,399,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,618,399,453.80/496,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,177.33

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