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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,276.24, 666,902.77 and 268,430.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,276.24, 666,902.77 and 268,430.09 is: 370,423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,276.24 : 666,902.77 = 268,430.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,276.24/666,902.77 = 268,430.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,276.24x = 666,902.77 × 268,430.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,276.24x = 179,016,766,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,016,766,566.76/483,276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,423.27

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