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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,283.24, 666,912.42 and 268,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,283.24, 666,912.42 and 268,437.08 is: 370,432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,283.24 : 666,912.42 = 268,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,283.24/666,912.42 = 268,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,283.24x = 666,912.42 × 268,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,283.24x = 179,024,022,640.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,024,022,640.53/483,283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,432.92

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