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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,041.98, 672,059.71 and 269,221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,041.98, 672,059.71 and 269,221.22 is: 371,493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,041.98 : 672,059.71 = 269,221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,041.98/672,059.71 = 269,221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,041.98x = 672,059.71 × 269,221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,041.98x = 180,932,736,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,932,736,046.14/487,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,493.11

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