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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,591.94, 683,917.48 and 269,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,591.94, 683,917.48 and 269,237.44 is: 371,547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,591.94 : 683,917.48 = 269,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,591.94/683,917.48 = 269,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,591.94x = 683,917.48 × 269,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,591.94x = 184,136,190,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,136,190,113.20/495,591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,547.99

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