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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,623.24, 668,799.72 and 269,749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,623.24, 668,799.72 and 269,749.68 is: 372,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,623.24 : 668,799.72 = 269,749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,623.24/668,799.72 = 269,749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,623.24x = 668,799.72 × 269,749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,623.24x = 180,408,510,454.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,408,510,454.09/484,623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,265.50

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