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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,591.96, 683,921.70 and 269,239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,591.96, 683,921.70 and 269,239.08 is: 371,552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,591.96 : 683,921.70 = 269,239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,591.96/683,921.70 = 269,239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,591.96x = 683,921.70 × 269,239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,591.96x = 184,138,449,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,138,449,300.04/495,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,552.54

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