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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,042.92, 672,061.01 and 269,222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,042.92, 672,061.01 and 269,222.18 is: 371,494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,042.92 : 672,061.01 = 269,222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,042.92/672,061.01 = 269,222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,042.92x = 672,061.01 × 269,222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,042.92x = 180,933,725,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,933,725,498.79/487,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,494.42

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