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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,877.68, 667,700.28 and 268,983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,877.68, 667,700.28 and 268,983.24 is: 371,168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,877.68 : 667,700.28 = 268,983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,877.68/667,700.28 = 268,983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,877.68x = 667,700.28 × 268,983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,877.68x = 179,600,184,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,600,184,663.31/483,877.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,168.57

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