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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,839.06, 667,720.71 and 268,982.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,839.06, 667,720.71 and 268,982.73 is: 371,208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,839.06 : 667,720.71 = 268,982.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,839.06/667,720.71 = 268,982.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,839.06x = 667,720.71 × 268,982.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,839.06x = 179,605,339,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,605,339,453.34/483,839.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,208.85

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