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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,161.13, 666,784.55 and 268,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,161.13, 666,784.55 and 268,302.04 is: 370,269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,161.13 : 666,784.55 = 268,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,161.13/666,784.55 = 268,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,161.13x = 666,784.55 × 268,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,161.13x = 178,899,654,009.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,899,654,009.28/483,161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,269.14

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