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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,267.44, 722,610.82 and 268,451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,267.44, 722,610.82 and 268,451.15 is: 403,072.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,267.44 : 722,610.82 = 268,451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,267.44/722,610.82 = 268,451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,267.44x = 722,610.82 × 268,451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,267.44x = 193,985,705,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,985,705,631.44/481,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,072.58

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