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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,977.73, 685,584.86 and 267,598.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,977.73, 685,584.86 and 267,598.11 is: 401,466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,977.73 : 685,584.86 = 267,598.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,977.73/685,584.86 = 267,598.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,977.73x = 685,584.86 × 267,598.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,977.73x = 183,461,212,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,461,212,780.62/456,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,466.42

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