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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,741.92, 667,535.04 and 268,874.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,741.92, 667,535.04 and 268,874.48 is: 371,030.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,741.92 : 667,535.04 = 268,874.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,741.92/667,535.04 = 268,874.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,741.92x = 667,535.04 × 268,874.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,741.92x = 179,483,136,761.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,483,136,761.78/483,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,030.77

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