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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,381.16, 667,066.45 and 268,541.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,381.16, 667,066.45 and 268,541.21 is: 370,587.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,381.16 : 667,066.45 = 268,541.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,381.16/667,066.45 = 268,541.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,381.16x = 667,066.45 × 268,541.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,381.16x = 179,134,831,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,134,831,633.41/483,381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,587.12

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