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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,279.24, 666,906.90 and 268,433.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,279.24, 666,906.90 and 268,433.09 is: 370,427.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,279.24 : 666,906.90 = 268,433.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,279.24/666,906.90 = 268,433.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,279.24x = 666,906.90 × 268,433.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,279.24x = 179,019,876,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,019,876,574.79/483,279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,427.41

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