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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,977.97, 688,589.82 and 269,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,977.97, 688,589.82 and 269,535.24 is: 371,958.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,977.97 : 688,589.82 = 269,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,977.97/688,589.82 = 269,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,977.97x = 688,589.82 × 269,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,977.97x = 185,599,222,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,599,222,395.26/498,977.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,958.75

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