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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,111.64, 683,253.48 and 268,757.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,111.64, 683,253.48 and 268,757.14 is: 370,884.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,111.64 : 683,253.48 = 268,757.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,111.64/683,253.48 = 268,757.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,111.64x = 683,253.48 × 268,757.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,111.64x = 183,629,251,179.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,629,251,179.85/495,111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,884.54

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