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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,266.24, 722,609.04 and 268,449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,266.24, 722,609.04 and 268,449.96 is: 403,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,266.24 : 722,609.04 = 268,449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,266.24/722,609.04 = 268,449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,266.24x = 722,609.04 × 268,449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,266.24x = 193,984,367,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,984,367,883.64/481,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,070.80

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