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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,147.12, 670,883.08 and 268,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,147.12, 670,883.08 and 268,355.88 is: 370,331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,147.12 : 670,883.08 = 268,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,147.12/670,883.08 = 268,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,147.12x = 670,883.08 × 268,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,147.12x = 180,035,419,310.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,035,419,310.51/486,147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,331.14

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