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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,119.68, 683,264.52 and 268,765.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,119.68, 683,264.52 and 268,765.12 is: 370,895.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,119.68 : 683,264.52 = 268,765.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,119.68/683,264.52 = 268,765.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,119.68x = 683,264.52 × 268,765.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,119.68x = 183,637,670,709.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,637,670,709.54/495,119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,895.52

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