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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,581.80, 683,903.70 and 269,227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,581.80, 683,903.70 and 269,227.48 is: 371,534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,581.80 : 683,903.70 = 269,227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,581.80/683,903.70 = 269,227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,581.80x = 683,903.70 × 269,227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,581.80x = 184,125,669,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,125,669,713.68/495,581.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,534.37

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