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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,197.94, 666,822.06 and 268,358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,197.94, 666,822.06 and 268,358.04 is: 370,339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,197.94 : 666,822.06 = 268,358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,197.94/666,822.06 = 268,358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,197.94x = 666,822.06 × 268,358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,197.94x = 178,947,061,050.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,947,061,050.36/483,197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,339.04

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