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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,171.04, 668,146.20 and 269,306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,171.04, 668,146.20 and 269,306.48 is: 371,637.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,171.04 : 668,146.20 = 269,306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,171.04/668,146.20 = 269,306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,171.04x = 668,146.20 × 269,306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,171.04x = 179,936,101,247.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,936,101,247.38/484,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,637.47

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