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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,824.70, 667,718.46 and 268,984.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,824.70, 667,718.46 and 268,984.76 is: 371,221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,824.70 : 667,718.46 = 268,984.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,824.70/667,718.46 = 268,984.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,824.70x = 667,718.46 × 268,984.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,824.70x = 179,606,086,372.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,606,086,372.08/483,824.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,221.41

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