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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,534.87, 667,265.99 and 268,675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,534.87, 667,265.99 and 268,675.48 is: 370,765.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,534.87 : 667,265.99 = 268,675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,534.87/667,265.99 = 268,675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,534.87x = 667,265.99 × 268,675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,534.87x = 179,278,010,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,278,010,150.93/483,534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,765.42

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