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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,385.21, 667,048.95 and 268,538.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,385.21, 667,048.95 and 268,538.38 is: 370,570.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,385.21 : 667,048.95 = 268,538.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,385.21/667,048.95 = 268,538.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,385.21x = 667,048.95 × 268,538.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,385.21x = 179,128,242,746.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,128,242,746.08/483,385.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,570.39

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