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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,257.27, 666,908.91 and 268,411.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,257.27, 666,908.91 and 268,411.19 is: 370,415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,257.27 : 666,908.91 = 268,411.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,257.27/666,908.91 = 268,411.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,257.27x = 666,908.91 × 268,411.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,257.27x = 179,005,810,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,005,810,820.16/483,257.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,415.14

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