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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,949.53, 688,550.62 and 269,506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,949.53, 688,550.62 and 269,506.81 is: 371,919.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,949.53 : 688,550.62 = 269,506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,949.53/688,550.62 = 269,506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,949.53x = 688,550.62 × 269,506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,949.53x = 185,569,081,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,569,081,119.72/498,949.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,919.54

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