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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,273.71, 722,620.19 and 268,457.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,273.71, 722,620.19 and 268,457.41 is: 403,081.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,273.71 : 722,620.19 = 268,457.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,273.71/722,620.19 = 268,457.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,273.71x = 722,620.19 × 268,457.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,273.71x = 193,992,744,621.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,992,744,621.11/481,273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,081.95

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