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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,551.26, 667,270.08 and 268,678.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,551.26, 667,270.08 and 268,678.78 is: 370,759.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,551.26 : 667,270.08 = 268,678.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,551.26/667,270.08 = 268,678.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,551.26x = 667,270.08 × 268,678.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,551.26x = 179,281,311,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,281,311,024.90/483,551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,759.68

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