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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,050.28, 666,578.55 and 268,190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,050.28, 666,578.55 and 268,190.29 is: 370,085.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,050.28 : 666,578.55 = 268,190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,050.28/666,578.55 = 268,190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,050.28x = 666,578.55 × 268,190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,050.28x = 178,769,889,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,769,889,958.44/483,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,085.47

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