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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,588.98, 668,732.79 and 269,724.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,588.98, 668,732.79 and 269,724.42 is: 372,219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,588.98 : 668,732.79 = 269,724.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,588.98/668,732.79 = 269,724.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,588.98x = 668,732.79 × 269,724.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,588.98x = 180,373,563,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,373,563,917.73/484,588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,219.70

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