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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,239.12, 684,810.72 and 269,884.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,239.12, 684,810.72 and 269,884.08 is: 372,440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,239.12 : 684,810.72 = 269,884.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,239.12/684,810.72 = 269,884.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,239.12x = 684,810.72 × 269,884.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,239.12x = 184,819,511,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,819,511,141.34/496,239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,440.43

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