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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,126, 721,557.42 and 267,630.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,126, 721,557.42 and 267,630.88 is: 401,373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,126 : 721,557.42 = 267,630.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,126/721,557.42 = 267,630.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,126x = 721,557.42 × 267,630.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,126x = 193,111,047,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,111,047,285.13/481,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,373.13

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