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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,697.08, 668,868.93 and 269,837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,697.08, 668,868.93 and 269,837.16 is: 372,368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,697.08 : 668,868.93 = 269,837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,697.08/668,868.93 = 269,837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,697.08x = 668,868.93 × 269,837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,697.08x = 180,485,692,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,485,692,417.51/484,697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,368.02

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