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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,541.02, 667,273.35 and 268,675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,541.02, 667,273.35 and 268,675.56 is: 370,764.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,541.02 : 667,273.35 = 268,675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,541.02/667,273.35 = 268,675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,541.02x = 667,273.35 × 268,675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,541.02x = 179,280,040,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,280,040,984.33/483,541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,764.91

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