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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,221.96, 668,259.36 and 269,381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,221.96, 668,259.36 and 269,381.88 is: 371,765.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,221.96 : 668,259.36 = 269,381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,221.96/668,259.36 = 269,381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,221.96x = 668,259.36 × 269,381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,221.96x = 180,016,962,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,016,962,724.40/484,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,765.38

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