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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,879.67, 670,543.98 and 268,087.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,879.67, 670,543.98 and 268,087.27 is: 369,977.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,879.67 : 670,543.98 = 268,087.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,879.67/670,543.98 = 268,087.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,879.67x = 670,543.98 × 268,087.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,879.67x = 179,764,305,013.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,764,305,013.14/485,879.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,977.00

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