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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,266.40, 722,609.27 and 268,450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,266.40, 722,609.27 and 268,450.12 is: 403,071.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,266.40 : 722,609.27 = 268,450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,266.40/722,609.27 = 268,450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,266.40x = 722,609.27 × 268,450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,266.40x = 193,984,541,747.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,984,541,747.63/481,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,071.02

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