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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,866.91, 666,351.51 and 268,001.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,866.91, 666,351.51 and 268,001.45 is: 369,839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,866.91 : 666,351.51 = 268,001.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,866.91/666,351.51 = 268,001.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,866.91x = 666,351.51 × 268,001.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,866.91x = 178,583,167,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,583,167,557.93/482,866.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,839.32

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