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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,841.33, 667,723.82 and 268,984.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,841.33, 667,723.82 and 268,984.98 is: 371,211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,841.33 : 667,723.82 = 268,984.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,841.33/667,723.82 = 268,984.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,841.33x = 667,723.82 × 268,984.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,841.33x = 179,607,677,023.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,607,677,023.30/483,841.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,211.94

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