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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,197.64, 683,380.26 and 268,843.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,197.64, 683,380.26 and 268,843.14 is: 371,007.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,197.64 : 683,380.26 = 268,843.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,197.64/683,380.26 = 268,843.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,197.64x = 683,380.26 × 268,843.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,197.64x = 183,722,094,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,722,094,912.42/495,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,007.61

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