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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,037.86, 666,558.96 and 268,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,037.86, 666,558.96 and 268,161.24 is: 370,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,037.86 : 666,558.96 = 268,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,037.86/666,558.96 = 268,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,037.86x = 666,558.96 × 268,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,037.86x = 178,745,277,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,745,277,246.71/483,037.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,044.03

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