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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,333.84, 666,972 and 268,468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,333.84, 666,972 and 268,468.56 is: 370,470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,333.84 : 666,972 = 268,468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,333.84/666,972 = 268,468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,333.84x = 666,972 × 268,468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,333.84x = 179,061,012,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,061,012,400.32/483,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,470.67

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