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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,054.03, 666,635.38 and 268,194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,054.03, 666,635.38 and 268,194.11 is: 370,119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,054.03 : 666,635.38 = 268,194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,054.03/666,635.38 = 268,194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,054.03x = 666,635.38 × 268,194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,054.03x = 178,787,678,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,787,678,429.95/483,054.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,119.42

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