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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,265.89, 722,608.49 and 268,449.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,265.89, 722,608.49 and 268,449.61 is: 403,070.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,265.89 : 722,608.49 = 268,449.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,265.89/722,608.49 = 268,449.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,265.89x = 722,608.49 × 268,449.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,265.89x = 193,983,967,323.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,983,967,323.19/481,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,070.26

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