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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,024.73, 683,133.96 and 268,670.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,024.73, 683,133.96 and 268,670.23 is: 370,764.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,024.73 : 683,133.96 = 268,670.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,024.73/683,133.96 = 268,670.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,024.73x = 683,133.96 × 268,670.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,024.73x = 183,537,758,154.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,537,758,154.01/495,024.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,764.83

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