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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,365.22, 684,990.84 and 270,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,365.22, 684,990.84 and 270,010.72 is: 372,618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,365.22 : 684,990.84 = 270,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,365.22/684,990.84 = 270,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,365.22x = 684,990.84 × 270,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,365.22x = 184,954,869,901.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,954,869,901.81/496,365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,618.51

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