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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,709.24, 668,818.98 and 269,843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,709.24, 668,818.98 and 269,843.84 is: 372,340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,709.24 : 668,818.98 = 269,843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,709.24/668,818.98 = 269,843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,709.24x = 668,818.98 × 269,843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,709.24x = 180,476,681,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,476,681,828.08/484,709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,340.09

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