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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,003.04, 516,966 and 267,386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,003.04, 516,966 and 267,386.56 is: 368,609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,003.04 : 516,966 = 267,386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,003.04/516,966 = 267,386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,003.04x = 516,966 × 267,386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,003.04x = 138,229,760,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,229,760,376.96/375,003.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,609.71

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