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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,572.80, 683,891.28 and 269,218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,572.80, 683,891.28 and 269,218.48 is: 371,521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,572.80 : 683,891.28 = 269,218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,572.80/683,891.28 = 269,218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,572.80x = 683,891.28 × 269,218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,572.80x = 184,116,170,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,116,170,886.85/495,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,521.95

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