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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,055.72, 683,158.62 and 268,696.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,055.72, 683,158.62 and 268,696.36 is: 370,791.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,055.72 : 683,158.62 = 268,696.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,055.72/683,158.62 = 268,696.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,055.72x = 683,158.62 × 268,696.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,055.72x = 183,562,234,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,562,234,496.62/495,055.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,791.06

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