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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,540.51, 667,272.66 and 268,675.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,540.51, 667,272.66 and 268,675.05 is: 370,764.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,540.51 : 667,272.66 = 268,675.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,540.51/667,272.66 = 268,675.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,540.51x = 667,272.66 × 268,675.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,540.51x = 179,279,515,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,279,515,289.13/483,540.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,764.21

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