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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,592.86, 667,337.94 and 268,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,592.86, 667,337.94 and 268,731 is: 370,837.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,592.86 : 667,337.94 = 268,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,592.86/667,337.94 = 268,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,592.86x = 667,337.94 × 268,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,592.86x = 179,334,391,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,334,391,954.14/483,592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,837.55

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