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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,114.43, 666,685.10 and 268,248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,114.43, 666,685.10 and 268,248.97 is: 370,176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,114.43 : 666,685.10 = 268,248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,114.43/666,685.10 = 268,248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,114.43x = 666,685.10 × 268,248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,114.43x = 178,837,586,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,837,586,714.68/483,114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,176.46

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