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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,303.42, 666,958.92 and 268,463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,303.42, 666,958.92 and 268,463.52 is: 370,479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,303.42 : 666,958.92 = 268,463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,303.42/666,958.92 = 268,463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,303.42x = 666,958.92 × 268,463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,303.42x = 179,054,139,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,054,139,358.60/483,303.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,479.77

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