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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,291.48, 666,964.50 and 268,432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,291.48, 666,964.50 and 268,432.44 is: 370,449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,291.48 : 666,964.50 = 268,432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,291.48/666,964.50 = 268,432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,291.48x = 666,964.50 × 268,432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,291.48x = 179,034,908,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,034,908,128.38/483,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,449.13

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