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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,437.73, 683,707.56 and 269,083.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,437.73, 683,707.56 and 269,083.23 is: 371,336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,437.73 : 683,707.56 = 269,083.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,437.73/683,707.56 = 269,083.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,437.73x = 683,707.56 × 269,083.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,437.73x = 183,974,238,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,974,238,620.22/495,437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,336.75

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