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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,657.99, 684,018.14 and 269,318.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,657.99, 684,018.14 and 269,318.07 is: 371,664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,657.99 : 684,018.14 = 269,318.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,657.99/684,018.14 = 269,318.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,657.99x = 684,018.14 × 269,318.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,657.99x = 184,218,443,963.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,218,443,963.20/495,657.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,664.43

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