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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,870.24, 666,348.48 and 268,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,870.24, 666,348.48 and 268,004 is: 369,838.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,870.24 : 666,348.48 = 268,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,870.24/666,348.48 = 268,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,870.24x = 666,348.48 × 268,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,870.24x = 178,584,058,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,584,058,033.92/482,870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,838.61

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