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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,270.01, 722,614.66 and 268,453.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,270.01, 722,614.66 and 268,453.71 is: 403,076.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,270.01 : 722,614.66 = 268,453.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,270.01/722,614.66 = 268,453.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,270.01x = 722,614.66 × 268,453.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,270.01x = 193,988,585,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,988,585,706.25/481,270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,076.41

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