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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,583.41, 668,725.13 and 269,718.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,583.41, 668,725.13 and 269,718.86 is: 372,212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,583.41 : 668,725.13 = 269,718.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,583.41/668,725.13 = 269,718.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,583.41x = 668,725.13 × 269,718.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,583.41x = 180,367,782,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,367,782,063.06/484,583.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,212.05

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