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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,730.36, 668,954.38 and 269,865.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,730.36, 668,954.38 and 269,865.70 is: 372,429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,730.36 : 668,954.38 = 269,865.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,730.36/668,954.38 = 269,865.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,730.36x = 668,954.38 × 269,865.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,730.36x = 180,527,842,026.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,527,842,026.77/484,730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,429.41

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