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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,314, 684,913.32 and 269,964.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,314, 684,913.32 and 269,964.36 is: 372,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,314 : 684,913.32 = 269,964.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,314/684,913.32 = 269,964.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,314x = 684,913.32 × 269,964.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,314x = 184,902,186,089.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,902,186,089.28/496,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,550.82

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