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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,977.47, 688,589.19 and 269,534.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,977.47, 688,589.19 and 269,534.75 is: 371,958.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,977.47 : 688,589.19 = 269,534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,977.47/688,589.19 = 269,534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,977.47x = 688,589.19 × 269,534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,977.47x = 185,598,716,900.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,598,716,900.83/498,977.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,958.11

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