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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,106.72, 683,242.86 and 268,752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,106.72, 683,242.86 and 268,752.04 is: 370,875.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,106.72 : 683,242.86 = 268,752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,106.72/683,242.86 = 268,752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,106.72x = 683,242.86 × 268,752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,106.72x = 183,622,912,440.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,622,912,440.43/495,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,875.42

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