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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,066, 666,651.90 and 268,206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,066, 666,651.90 and 268,206.09 is: 370,135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,066 : 666,651.90 = 268,206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,066/666,651.90 = 268,206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,066x = 666,651.90 × 268,206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,066x = 178,800,099,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,800,099,490.07/483,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,135.96

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