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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,996.98, 722,285.03 and 268,470.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,996.98, 722,285.03 and 268,470.95 is: 402,310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,996.98 : 722,285.03 = 268,470.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,996.98/722,285.03 = 268,470.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,996.98x = 722,285.03 × 268,470.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,996.98x = 193,912,548,174.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,912,548,174.88/481,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,310.71

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