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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,688.38, 684,054.11 and 269,333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,688.38, 684,054.11 and 269,333.88 is: 371,683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,688.38 : 684,054.11 = 269,333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,688.38/684,054.11 = 269,333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,688.38x = 684,054.11 × 269,333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,688.38x = 184,238,945,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,238,945,684.38/495,688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,683.01

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