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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,977.24, 688,588.83 and 269,534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,977.24, 688,588.83 and 269,534.50 is: 371,957.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,977.24 : 688,588.83 = 269,534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,977.24/688,588.83 = 269,534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,977.24x = 688,588.83 × 269,534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,977.24x = 185,598,444,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,598,444,278.16/498,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,957.74

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