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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,834.92, 667,714.96 and 268,978.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,834.92, 667,714.96 and 268,978.56 is: 371,203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,834.92 : 667,714.96 = 268,978.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,834.92/667,714.96 = 268,978.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,834.92x = 667,714.96 × 268,978.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,834.92x = 179,601,008,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,601,008,431.26/483,834.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,203.07

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