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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,854.60, 664,958.70 and 267,008.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,854.60, 664,958.70 and 267,008.58 is: 368,471.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,854.60 : 664,958.70 = 267,008.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,854.60/664,958.70 = 267,008.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,854.60x = 664,958.70 × 267,008.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,854.60x = 177,549,678,245.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,549,678,245.65/481,854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,471.48

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