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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,185.08, 668,111.82 and 269,282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,185.08, 668,111.82 and 269,282.36 is: 371,574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,185.08 : 668,111.82 = 269,282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,185.08/668,111.82 = 269,282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,185.08x = 668,111.82 × 269,282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,185.08x = 179,910,727,633.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,910,727,633.50/484,185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,574.29

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