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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,040.67, 666,597.60 and 268,181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,040.67, 666,597.60 and 268,181.28 is: 370,090.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,040.67 : 666,597.60 = 268,181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,040.67/666,597.60 = 268,181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,040.67x = 666,597.60 × 268,181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,040.67x = 178,768,997,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,768,997,612.93/483,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,090.99

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