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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,313.92, 666,902.88 and 268,455.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,313.92, 666,902.88 and 268,455.84 is: 370,429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,313.92 : 666,902.88 = 268,455.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,313.92/666,902.88 = 268,455.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,313.92x = 666,902.88 × 268,455.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,313.92x = 179,033,972,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,033,972,848.82/483,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,429.99

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