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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,832.22, 667,711.25 and 268,975.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,832.22, 667,711.25 and 268,975.88 is: 371,199.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,832.22 : 667,711.25 = 268,975.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,832.22/667,711.25 = 268,975.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,832.22x = 667,711.25 × 268,975.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,832.22x = 179,598,218,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,598,218,892.86/483,832.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,199.38

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