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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,968.41, 666,462.96 and 268,091.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,968.41, 666,462.96 and 268,091.55 is: 369,947.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,968.41 : 666,462.96 = 268,091.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,968.41/666,462.96 = 268,091.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,968.41x = 666,462.96 × 268,091.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,968.41x = 178,673,087,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,673,087,963.99/482,968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,947.77

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