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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,086.48, 684,598.44 and 269,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,086.48, 684,598.44 and 269,731.44 is: 372,228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,086.48 : 684,598.44 = 269,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,086.48/684,598.44 = 269,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,086.48x = 684,598.44 × 269,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,086.48x = 184,657,723,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,657,723,042.95/496,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,228.90

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