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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,835.95, 667,734.01 and 268,996.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,835.95, 667,734.01 and 268,996.01 is: 371,236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,835.95 : 667,734.01 = 268,996.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,835.95/667,734.01 = 268,996.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,835.95x = 667,734.01 × 268,996.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,835.95x = 179,617,780,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,617,780,420.14/483,835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,236.95

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