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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,449.66, 683,723.97 and 269,095.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,449.66, 683,723.97 and 269,095.16 is: 371,353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,449.66 : 683,723.97 = 269,095.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,449.66/683,723.97 = 269,095.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,449.66x = 683,723.97 × 269,095.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,449.66x = 183,986,812,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,986,812,812.30/495,449.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,353.19

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