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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,257.16, 684,832.98 and 269,906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,257.16, 684,832.98 and 269,906.44 is: 372,469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,257.16 : 684,832.98 = 269,906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,257.16/684,832.98 = 269,906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,257.16x = 684,832.98 × 269,906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,257.16x = 184,840,831,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,840,831,626.39/496,257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,469.85

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