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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,245.60, 666,897.69 and 268,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,245.60, 666,897.69 and 268,402 is: 370,405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,245.60 : 666,897.69 = 268,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,245.60/666,897.69 = 268,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,245.60x = 666,897.69 × 268,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,245.60x = 178,996,673,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,996,673,791.38/483,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,405.18

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