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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,364.22, 684,989.46 and 270,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,364.22, 684,989.46 and 270,009.72 is: 372,617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,364.22 : 684,989.46 = 270,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,364.22/684,989.46 = 270,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,364.22x = 684,989.46 × 270,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,364.22x = 184,953,812,297.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,953,812,297.55/496,364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,617.13

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