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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,982.35, 685,591.79 and 267,602.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,982.35, 685,591.79 and 267,602.73 is: 401,473.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,982.35 : 685,591.79 = 267,602.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,982.35/685,591.79 = 267,602.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,982.35x = 685,591.79 × 267,602.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,982.35x = 183,466,233,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,466,233,331.57/456,982.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,473.35

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