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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,267.40, 722,610.75 and 268,451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,267.40, 722,610.75 and 268,451.10 is: 403,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,267.40 : 722,610.75 = 268,451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,267.40/722,610.75 = 268,451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,267.40x = 722,610.75 × 268,451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,267.40x = 193,985,650,709.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,985,650,709.33/481,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,072.50

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