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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,816, 685,606.08 and 270,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,816, 685,606.08 and 270,448 is: 373,218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,816 : 685,606.08 = 270,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,816/685,606.08 = 270,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,816x = 685,606.08 × 270,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,816x = 185,420,793,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,420,793,123.84/496,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,218.24

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