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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,863.98, 666,347.40 and 268,005.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,863.98, 666,347.40 and 268,005.90 is: 369,845.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,863.98 : 666,347.40 = 268,005.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,863.98/666,347.40 = 268,005.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,863.98x = 666,347.40 × 268,005.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,863.98x = 178,585,034,649.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,585,034,649.66/482,863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,845.43

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