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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,715.96, 684,086.74 and 269,361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,715.96, 684,086.74 and 269,361.48 is: 371,718.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,715.96 : 684,086.74 = 269,361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,715.96/684,086.74 = 269,361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,715.96x = 684,086.74 × 269,361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,715.96x = 184,266,616,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,266,616,734.78/495,715.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,718.14

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