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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,068.46, 666,655.29 and 268,208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,068.46, 666,655.29 and 268,208.54 is: 370,139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,068.46 : 666,655.29 = 268,208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,068.46/666,655.29 = 268,208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,068.46x = 666,655.29 × 268,208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,068.46x = 178,802,638,680.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,802,638,680.90/483,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,139.34

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