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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,166.72, 668,084.96 and 269,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,166.72, 668,084.96 and 269,279.52 is: 371,569.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,166.72 : 668,084.96 = 269,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,166.72/668,084.96 = 269,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,166.72x = 668,084.96 × 269,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,166.72x = 179,901,597,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,901,597,348.02/484,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,569.52

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