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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,845.16, 667,668.50 and 268,972.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,845.16, 667,668.50 and 268,972.14 is: 371,160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,845.16 : 667,668.50 = 268,972.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,845.16/667,668.50 = 268,972.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,845.16x = 667,668.50 × 268,972.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,845.16x = 179,584,228,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,584,228,936.10/483,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,160.53

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