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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,266.76, 684,855.30 and 269,912.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,266.76, 684,855.30 and 269,912.92 is: 372,483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,266.76 : 684,855.30 = 269,912.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,266.76/684,855.30 = 269,912.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,266.76x = 684,855.30 × 269,912.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,266.76x = 184,851,293,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,851,293,800.48/496,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,483.73

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