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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,414.66, 683,675.73 and 269,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,414.66, 683,675.73 and 269,060.16 is: 371,304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,414.66 : 683,675.73 = 269,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,414.66/683,675.73 = 269,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,414.66x = 683,675.73 × 269,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,414.66x = 183,949,901,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,949,901,301.92/495,414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,304.92

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