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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,283.68, 666,912.96 and 268,437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,283.68, 666,912.96 and 268,437.48 is: 370,433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,283.68 : 666,912.96 = 268,437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,283.68/666,912.96 = 268,437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,283.68x = 666,912.96 × 268,437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,283.68x = 179,024,434,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,024,434,361.74/483,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,433.44

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