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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,716.16, 684,092.40 and 269,361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,716.16, 684,092.40 and 269,361.66 is: 371,721.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,716.16 : 684,092.40 = 269,361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,716.16/684,092.40 = 269,361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,716.16x = 684,092.40 × 269,361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,716.16x = 184,268,260,881.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,268,260,881.93/495,716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,721.31

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