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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,714.94, 684,090.71 and 269,360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,714.94, 684,090.71 and 269,360.44 is: 371,719.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,714.94 : 684,090.71 = 269,360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,714.94/684,090.71 = 269,360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,714.94x = 684,090.71 × 269,360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,714.94x = 184,266,974,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,266,974,113.74/495,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,719.63

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