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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,148.04, 666,746.39 and 268,287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,148.04, 666,746.39 and 268,287.44 is: 370,237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,148.04 : 666,746.39 = 268,287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,148.04/666,746.39 = 268,287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,148.04x = 666,746.39 × 268,287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,148.04x = 178,879,680,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,879,680,760.90/483,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,237.83

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