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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,843.16, 667,672.43 and 268,977.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,843.16, 667,672.43 and 268,977.70 is: 371,171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,843.16 : 667,672.43 = 268,977.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,843.16/667,672.43 = 268,977.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,843.16x = 667,672.43 × 268,977.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,843.16x = 179,588,994,574.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,588,994,574.81/483,843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,171.92

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