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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,127.68, 684,664.80 and 269,774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,127.68, 684,664.80 and 269,774.56 is: 372,293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,127.68 : 684,664.80 = 269,774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,127.68/684,664.80 = 269,774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,127.68x = 684,664.80 × 269,774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,127.68x = 184,705,145,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,705,145,167.49/496,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,293.57

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