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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,552.64, 667,289.38 and 268,687.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,552.64, 667,289.38 and 268,687.18 is: 370,780.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,552.64 : 667,289.38 = 268,687.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,552.64/667,289.38 = 268,687.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,552.64x = 667,289.38 × 268,687.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,552.64x = 179,292,101,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,292,101,756.15/483,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,780.94

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