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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,842.08, 667,724.85 and 268,985.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,842.08, 667,724.85 and 268,985.73 is: 371,212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,842.08 : 667,724.85 = 268,985.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,842.08/667,724.85 = 268,985.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,842.08x = 667,724.85 × 268,985.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,842.08x = 179,608,456,216.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,608,456,216.39/483,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,212.97

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