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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,989.10, 666,491.48 and 268,112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,989.10, 666,491.48 and 268,112.30 is: 369,976.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,989.10 : 666,491.48 = 268,112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,989.10/666,491.48 = 268,112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,989.10x = 666,491.48 × 268,112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,989.10x = 178,694,563,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,694,563,633.20/482,989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,976.39

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