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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,265.70, 722,608.22 and 268,449.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,265.70, 722,608.22 and 268,449.42 is: 403,069.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,265.70 : 722,608.22 = 268,449.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,265.70/722,608.22 = 268,449.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,265.70x = 722,608.22 × 268,449.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,265.70x = 193,983,756,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,983,756,203.99/481,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,069.98

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