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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,187.68, 666,829.85 and 268,327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,187.68, 666,829.85 and 268,327.71 is: 370,309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,187.68 : 666,829.85 = 268,327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,187.68/666,829.85 = 268,327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,187.68x = 666,829.85 × 268,327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,187.68x = 178,928,925,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,928,925,268.51/483,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,309.37

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