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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,555.60, 667,277.34 and 268,688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,555.60, 667,277.34 and 268,688.32 is: 370,773.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,555.60 : 667,277.34 = 268,688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,555.60/667,277.34 = 268,688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,555.60x = 667,277.34 × 268,688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,555.60x = 179,289,627,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,289,627,458.67/483,555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,773.55

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