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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,280.24, 722,630.10 and 268,463.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,280.24, 722,630.10 and 268,463.99 is: 403,091.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,280.24 : 722,630.10 = 268,463.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,280.24/722,630.10 = 268,463.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,280.24x = 722,630.10 × 268,463.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,280.24x = 194,000,159,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,000,159,940.10/481,280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,091.89

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