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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,591.21, 683,920.67 and 269,238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,591.21, 683,920.67 and 269,238.33 is: 371,551.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,591.21 : 683,920.67 = 269,238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,591.21/683,920.67 = 269,238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,591.21x = 683,920.67 × 269,238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,591.21x = 184,137,657,697.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,137,657,697.09/495,591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,551.50

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