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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,541.76, 667,257 and 268,669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,541.76, 667,257 and 268,669.28 is: 370,746.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,541.76 : 667,257 = 268,669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,541.76/667,257 = 268,669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,541.76x = 667,257 × 268,669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,541.76x = 179,271,457,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,271,457,764.96/483,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,746.59

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