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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,112.64, 683,254.86 and 268,758.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,112.64, 683,254.86 and 268,758.14 is: 370,885.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,112.64 : 683,254.86 = 268,758.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,112.64/683,254.86 = 268,758.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,112.64x = 683,254.86 × 268,758.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,112.64x = 183,630,305,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,630,305,319.56/495,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,885.92

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