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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,792.44, 671,814 and 269,043.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,792.44, 671,814 and 269,043.62 is: 371,302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,792.44 : 671,814 = 269,043.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,792.44/671,814 = 269,043.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,792.44x = 671,814 × 269,043.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,792.44x = 180,747,267,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,747,267,167.61/486,792.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,302.54

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