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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,270.48, 666,935.52 and 268,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,270.48, 666,935.52 and 268,411.44 is: 370,420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,270.48 : 666,935.52 = 268,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,270.48/666,935.52 = 268,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,270.48x = 666,935.52 × 268,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,270.48x = 179,013,123,310.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,013,123,310.35/483,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,420.15

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