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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,831.35, 667,710.05 and 268,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,831.35, 667,710.05 and 268,975 is: 371,198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,831.35 : 667,710.05 = 268,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,831.35/667,710.05 = 268,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,831.35x = 667,710.05 × 268,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,831.35x = 179,597,310,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,597,310,698.75/483,831.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,198.17

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