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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,405.73, 683,663.93 and 269,052.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,405.73, 683,663.93 and 269,052.85 is: 371,295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,405.73 : 683,663.93 = 269,052.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,405.73/683,663.93 = 269,052.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,405.73x = 683,663.93 × 269,052.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,405.73x = 183,941,727,463.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,941,727,463.44/495,405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,295.11

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