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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,837.55, 684,255.89 and 269,483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,837.55, 684,255.89 and 269,483.05 is: 371,886.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,837.55 : 684,255.89 = 269,483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,837.55/684,255.89 = 269,483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,837.55x = 684,255.89 × 269,483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,837.55x = 184,395,359,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,395,359,448.97/495,837.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,886.64

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