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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,980.28, 688,593.09 and 269,537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,980.28, 688,593.09 and 269,537.60 is: 371,962.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,980.28 : 688,593.09 = 269,537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,980.28/688,593.09 = 269,537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,980.28x = 688,593.09 × 269,537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,980.28x = 185,601,725,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,601,725,412.22/498,980.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,962.05

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