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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,439.44, 672,653.84 and 269,642.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,439.44, 672,653.84 and 269,642.44 is: 372,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,439.44 : 672,653.84 = 269,642.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,439.44/672,653.84 = 269,642.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,439.44x = 672,653.84 × 269,642.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,439.44x = 181,376,018,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,376,018,401.90/487,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,099.60

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