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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,250.16, 684,823.32 and 269,899.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,250.16, 684,823.32 and 269,899.44 is: 372,460.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,250.16 : 684,823.32 = 269,899.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,250.16/684,823.32 = 269,899.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,250.16x = 684,823.32 × 269,899.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,250.16x = 184,833,430,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,833,430,566.94/496,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,460.19

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