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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,833.41, 674,579.90 and 268,067.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,833.41, 674,579.90 and 268,067.51 is: 369,927.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,833.41 : 674,579.90 = 268,067.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,833.41/674,579.90 = 268,067.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,833.41x = 674,579.90 × 268,067.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,833.41x = 180,832,952,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,832,952,408.11/488,833.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,927.56

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