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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,357.39, 683,592.62 and 269,001.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,357.39, 683,592.62 and 269,001.27 is: 371,221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,357.39 : 683,592.62 = 269,001.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,357.39/683,592.62 = 269,001.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,357.39x = 683,592.62 × 269,001.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,357.39x = 183,887,281,597.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,887,281,597.62/495,357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,221.44

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