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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,985.16, 667,872.09 and 269,120.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,985.16, 667,872.09 and 269,120.61 is: 371,371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,985.16 : 667,872.09 = 269,120.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,985.16/667,872.09 = 269,120.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,985.16x = 667,872.09 × 269,120.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,985.16x = 179,738,143,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,738,143,253.57/483,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,371.19

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