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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,980.98, 688,593.96 and 269,538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,980.98, 688,593.96 and 269,538.24 is: 371,962.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,980.98 : 688,593.96 = 269,538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,980.98/688,593.96 = 269,538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,980.98x = 688,593.96 × 269,538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,980.98x = 185,602,404,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,602,404,053.03/498,980.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,962.88

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