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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,951.53, 688,553.38 and 269,508.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,951.53, 688,553.38 and 269,508.81 is: 371,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,951.53 : 688,553.38 = 269,508.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,951.53/688,553.38 = 269,508.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,951.53x = 688,553.38 × 269,508.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,951.53x = 185,571,202,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,571,202,065.28/498,951.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,922.30

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