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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,615.84, 683,952.48 and 269,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,615.84, 683,952.48 and 269,261.76 is: 371,582.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,615.84 : 683,952.48 = 269,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,615.84/683,952.48 = 269,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,615.84x = 683,952.48 × 269,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,615.84x = 184,162,248,521.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,162,248,521.17/495,615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,582.65

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