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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,871.24, 666,349.86 and 268,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,871.24, 666,349.86 and 268,005 is: 369,839.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,871.24 : 666,349.86 = 268,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,871.24/666,349.86 = 268,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,871.24x = 666,349.86 × 268,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,871.24x = 178,585,094,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,585,094,229.30/482,871.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,839.99

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