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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,176.80, 603,265.20 and 267,457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,176.80, 603,265.20 and 267,457.60 is: 401,186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,176.80 : 603,265.20 = 267,457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,176.80/603,265.20 = 267,457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,176.80x = 603,265.20 × 267,457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,176.80x = 161,347,862,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,347,862,555.52/402,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,186.40

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