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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,285.06, 666,914.91 and 268,438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,285.06, 666,914.91 and 268,438.89 is: 370,435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,285.06 : 666,914.91 = 268,438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,285.06/666,914.91 = 268,438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,285.06x = 666,914.91 × 268,438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,285.06x = 179,025,898,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,025,898,164.85/483,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,435.41

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