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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,679.98, 667,473.57 and 268,815.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,679.98, 667,473.57 and 268,815.43 is: 370,962.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,679.98 : 667,473.57 = 268,815.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,679.98/667,473.57 = 268,815.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,679.98x = 667,473.57 × 268,815.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,679.98x = 179,427,194,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,427,194,733.19/483,679.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,962.62

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