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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,070.96, 666,658.74 and 268,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,070.96, 666,658.74 and 268,211.04 is: 370,142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,070.96 : 666,658.74 = 268,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,070.96/666,658.74 = 268,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,070.96x = 666,658.74 × 268,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,070.96x = 178,805,233,980.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,805,233,980.49/483,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,142.79

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