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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,717.41, 684,094.12 and 269,362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,717.41, 684,094.12 and 269,362.91 is: 371,723.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,717.41 : 684,094.12 = 269,362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,717.41/684,094.12 = 269,362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,717.41x = 684,094.12 × 269,362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,717.41x = 184,269,579,456.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,269,579,456.62/495,717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,723.04

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