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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,259.65, 683,461.04 and 268,905.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,259.65, 683,461.04 and 268,905.15 is: 371,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,259.65 : 683,461.04 = 268,905.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,259.65/683,461.04 = 268,905.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,259.65x = 683,461.04 × 268,905.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,259.65x = 183,786,195,861.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,786,195,861.27/495,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,090.59

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