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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,540.86, 667,274.26 and 268,681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,540.86, 667,274.26 and 268,681.48 is: 370,773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,540.86 : 667,274.26 = 268,681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,540.86/667,274.26 = 268,681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,540.86x = 667,274.26 × 268,681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,540.86x = 179,284,235,742.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,284,235,742.71/483,540.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,773.70

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