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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,397.92, 683,657.04 and 269,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,397.92, 683,657.04 and 269,043.40 is: 371,284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,397.92 : 683,657.04 = 269,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,397.92/683,657.04 = 269,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,397.92x = 683,657.04 × 269,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,397.92x = 183,933,414,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,933,414,475.54/495,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,284.19

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