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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,716.94, 684,093.47 and 269,362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,716.94, 684,093.47 and 269,362.44 is: 371,722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,716.94 : 684,093.47 = 269,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,716.94/684,093.47 = 269,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,716.94x = 684,093.47 × 269,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,716.94x = 184,269,086,267.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,269,086,267.27/495,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,722.39

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