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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,402.96, 667,095.62 and 268,563.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,402.96, 667,095.62 and 268,563.15 is: 370,616.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,402.96 : 667,095.62 = 268,563.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,402.96/667,095.62 = 268,563.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,402.96x = 667,095.62 × 268,563.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,402.96x = 179,157,299,715.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,157,299,715.59/483,402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,616.89

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