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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,067.52, 683,182.68 and 268,713.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,067.52, 683,182.68 and 268,713.02 is: 370,818.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,067.52 : 683,182.68 = 268,713.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,067.52/683,182.68 = 268,713.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,067.52x = 683,182.68 × 268,713.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,067.52x = 183,580,081,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,580,081,154.49/495,067.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,818.27

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