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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,147.77, 670,883.94 and 268,356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,147.77, 670,883.94 and 268,356.50 is: 370,331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,147.77 : 670,883.94 = 268,356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,147.77/670,883.94 = 268,356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,147.77x = 670,883.94 × 268,356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,147.77x = 180,036,066,044.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,036,066,044.61/486,147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,331.98

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