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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,245.80, 684,799.44 and 269,891.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,245.80, 684,799.44 and 269,891.48 is: 372,439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,245.80 : 684,799.44 = 269,891.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,245.80/684,799.44 = 269,891.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,245.80x = 684,799.44 × 269,891.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,245.80x = 184,821,534,364.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,821,534,364.77/496,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,439.49

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