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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,854.02, 666,284.50 and 268,003.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,854.02, 666,284.50 and 268,003.14 is: 369,814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,854.02 : 666,284.50 = 268,003.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,854.02/666,284.50 = 268,003.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,854.02x = 666,284.50 × 268,003.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,854.02x = 178,566,338,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,566,338,133.33/482,854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,814.33

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