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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,367.68, 684,986.88 and 270,012.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,367.68, 684,986.88 and 270,012.64 is: 372,617.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,367.68 : 684,986.88 = 270,012.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,367.68/684,986.88 = 270,012.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,367.68x = 684,986.88 × 270,012.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,367.68x = 184,955,115,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,955,115,834.16/496,367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,617.16

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