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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,371.46, 667,052.28 and 268,531.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,371.46, 667,052.28 and 268,531.56 is: 370,573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,371.46 : 667,052.28 = 268,531.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,371.46/667,052.28 = 268,531.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,371.46x = 667,052.28 × 268,531.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,371.46x = 179,124,589,349.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,124,589,349.96/483,371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,573.37

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