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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,265.76, 684,853.92 and 269,911.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,265.76, 684,853.92 and 269,911.92 is: 372,482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,265.76 : 684,853.92 = 269,911.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,265.76/684,853.92 = 269,911.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,265.76x = 684,853.92 × 269,911.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,265.76x = 184,850,236,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,850,236,466.73/496,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,482.35

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