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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,117.68, 683,261.76 and 268,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,117.68, 683,261.76 and 268,763.12 is: 370,892.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,117.68 : 683,261.76 = 268,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,117.68/683,261.76 = 268,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,117.68x = 683,261.76 × 268,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,117.68x = 183,635,562,394.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,635,562,394.29/495,117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,892.76

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