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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,977.03, 649,928.49 and 267,041.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,977.03, 649,928.49 and 267,041.71 is: 368,506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,977.03 : 649,928.49 = 267,041.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,977.03/649,928.49 = 267,041.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,977.03x = 649,928.49 × 267,041.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,977.03x = 173,558,012,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,558,012,097.68/470,977.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,506.32

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