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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,059.52, 666,642.96 and 268,199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,059.52, 666,642.96 and 268,199.59 is: 370,127.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,059.52 : 666,642.96 = 268,199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,059.52/666,642.96 = 268,199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,059.52x = 666,642.96 × 268,199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,059.52x = 178,793,368,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,793,368,548.39/483,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,127.00

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