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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,917.40, 688,505.73 and 269,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,917.40, 688,505.73 and 269,474.56 is: 371,874.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,917.40 : 688,505.73 = 269,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,917.40/688,505.73 = 269,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,917.40x = 688,505.73 × 269,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,917.40x = 185,534,778,649.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,534,778,649.23/498,917.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,874.74

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