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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,141.89, 672,260.27 and 269,347.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,141.89, 672,260.27 and 269,347.67 is: 371,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,141.89 : 672,260.27 = 269,347.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,141.89/672,260.27 = 269,347.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,141.89x = 672,260.27 × 269,347.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,141.89x = 181,071,737,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,071,737,358.07/487,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,702.25

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