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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,832.41, 667,711.52 and 268,976.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,832.41, 667,711.52 and 268,976.06 is: 371,199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,832.41 : 667,711.52 = 268,976.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,832.41/667,711.52 = 268,976.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,832.41x = 667,711.52 × 268,976.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,832.41x = 179,598,414,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,598,414,190.61/483,832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,199.64

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