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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,200.91, 666,826.29 and 268,361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,200.91, 666,826.29 and 268,361.10 is: 370,343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,200.91 : 666,826.29 = 268,361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,200.91/666,826.29 = 268,361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,200.91x = 666,826.29 × 268,361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,200.91x = 178,950,236,693.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,950,236,693.32/483,200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,343.34

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