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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,427.41, 683,693.33 and 269,072.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,427.41, 683,693.33 and 269,072.91 is: 371,322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,427.41 : 683,693.33 = 269,072.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,427.41/683,693.33 = 269,072.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,427.41x = 683,693.33 × 269,072.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,427.41x = 183,963,352,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,963,352,505.33/495,427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,322.52

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