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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,856.92, 684,283.50 and 269,501.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,856.92, 684,283.50 and 269,501.88 is: 371,913.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,856.92 : 684,283.50 = 269,501.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,856.92/684,283.50 = 269,501.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,856.92x = 684,283.50 × 269,501.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,856.92x = 184,415,689,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,415,689,702.98/495,856.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,913.11

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