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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,976.73, 685,583.36 and 267,597.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,976.73, 685,583.36 and 267,597.11 is: 401,464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,976.73 : 685,583.36 = 267,597.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,976.73/685,583.36 = 267,597.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,976.73x = 685,583.36 × 267,597.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,976.73x = 183,460,121,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,460,121,034.19/456,976.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,464.91

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