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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,657.56, 683,999 and 269,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,657.56, 683,999 and 269,301.44 is: 371,631.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,657.56 : 683,999 = 269,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,657.56/683,999 = 269,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,657.56x = 683,999 × 269,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,657.56x = 184,201,915,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,201,915,658.56/495,657.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,631.41

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