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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,974.92, 688,585.62 and 269,532.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,974.92, 688,585.62 and 269,532.19 is: 371,954.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,974.92 : 688,585.62 = 269,532.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,974.92/688,585.62 = 269,532.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,974.92x = 688,585.62 × 269,532.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,974.92x = 185,595,992,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,595,992,032.59/498,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,954.55

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