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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,839.46, 669,124.97 and 269,979.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,839.46, 669,124.97 and 269,979.47 is: 372,597.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,839.46 : 669,124.97 = 269,979.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,839.46/669,124.97 = 269,979.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,839.46x = 669,124.97 × 269,979.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,839.46x = 180,650,004,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,650,004,764.37/484,839.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,597.57

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