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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,887.37, 688,464.45 and 269,444.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,887.37, 688,464.45 and 269,444.79 is: 371,833.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,887.37 : 688,464.45 = 269,444.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,887.37/688,464.45 = 269,444.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,887.37x = 688,464.45 × 269,444.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,887.37x = 185,503,159,152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,503,159,152.72/498,887.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,833.75

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