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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,842.83, 667,725.89 and 268,986.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,842.83, 667,725.89 and 268,986.48 is: 371,214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,842.83 : 667,725.89 = 268,986.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,842.83/667,725.89 = 268,986.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,842.83x = 667,725.89 × 268,986.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,842.83x = 179,609,236,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,609,236,755.97/483,842.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,214.01

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