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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,588.38, 683,912.57 and 269,233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,588.38, 683,912.57 and 269,233.88 is: 371,543.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,588.38 : 683,912.57 = 269,233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,588.38/683,912.57 = 269,233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,588.38x = 683,912.57 × 269,233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,588.38x = 184,132,430,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,132,430,036.14/495,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,543.08

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