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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,061.04, 684,569.04 and 269,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,061.04, 684,569.04 and 269,711.36 is: 372,204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,061.04 : 684,569.04 = 269,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,061.04/684,569.04 = 269,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,061.04x = 684,569.04 × 269,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,061.04x = 184,636,046,792.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,636,046,792.29/496,061.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,204.29

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