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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,229, 684,796.02 and 269,879.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,229, 684,796.02 and 269,879.36 is: 372,433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,229 : 684,796.02 = 269,879.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,229/684,796.02 = 269,879.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,229x = 684,796.02 × 269,879.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,229x = 184,812,311,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,812,311,608.15/496,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,433.52

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