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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,209.92, 666,811.43 and 268,363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,209.92, 666,811.43 and 268,363.82 is: 370,331.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,209.92 : 666,811.43 = 268,363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,209.92/666,811.43 = 268,363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,209.92x = 666,811.43 × 268,363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,209.92x = 178,948,062,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,948,062,574.46/483,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,331.93

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