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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,451.66, 683,726.73 and 269,097.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,451.66, 683,726.73 and 269,097.16 is: 371,355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,451.66 : 683,726.73 = 269,097.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,451.66/683,726.73 = 269,097.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,451.66x = 683,726.73 × 269,097.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,451.66x = 183,988,921,259.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,988,921,259.09/495,451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,355.95

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