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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,016.22, 666,529.23 and 268,139.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,016.22, 666,529.23 and 268,139.53 is: 370,014.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,016.22 : 666,529.23 = 268,139.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,016.22/666,529.23 = 268,139.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,016.22x = 666,529.23 × 268,139.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,016.22x = 178,722,834,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,722,834,463.46/483,016.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,014.15

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