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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,591.98, 668,736.94 and 269,727.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,591.98, 668,736.94 and 269,727.42 is: 372,223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,591.98 : 668,736.94 = 269,727.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,591.98/668,736.94 = 269,727.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,591.98x = 668,736.94 × 269,727.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,591.98x = 180,376,689,484.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,376,689,484.90/484,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,223.84

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