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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,248.66, 684,821.25 and 269,897.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,248.66, 684,821.25 and 269,897.94 is: 372,458.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,248.66 : 684,821.25 = 269,897.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,248.66/684,821.25 = 269,897.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,248.66x = 684,821.25 × 269,897.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,248.66x = 184,831,844,643.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,831,844,643.23/496,248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,458.12

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