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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,875.67, 670,538.45 and 268,083.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,875.67, 670,538.45 and 268,083.27 is: 369,971.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,875.67 : 670,538.45 = 268,083.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,875.67/670,538.45 = 268,083.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,875.67x = 670,538.45 × 268,083.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,875.67x = 179,760,141,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,760,141,006.94/485,875.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,971.48

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