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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,878.29, 670,542.09 and 268,085.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,878.29, 670,542.09 and 268,085.91 is: 369,975.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,878.29 : 670,542.09 = 268,085.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,878.29/670,542.09 = 268,085.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,878.29x = 670,542.09 × 268,085.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,878.29x = 179,762,886,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,762,886,390.95/485,878.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,975.14

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