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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,711.60, 684,086.34 and 269,357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,711.60, 684,086.34 and 269,357.10 is: 371,715.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,711.60 : 684,086.34 = 269,357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,711.60/684,086.34 = 269,357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,711.60x = 684,086.34 × 269,357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,711.60x = 184,263,512,692.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,263,512,692.01/495,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,715.15

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