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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,963.87, 684,436.95 and 269,614.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,963.87, 684,436.95 and 269,614.23 is: 372,071.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,963.87 : 684,436.95 = 269,614.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,963.87/684,436.95 = 269,614.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,963.87x = 684,436.95 × 269,614.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,963.87x = 184,533,941,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,533,941,257.80/495,963.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,071.34

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