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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,862.08, 664,970.88 and 267,000.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,862.08, 664,970.88 and 267,000.40 is: 368,461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,862.08 : 664,970.88 = 267,000.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,862.08/664,970.88 = 267,000.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,862.08x = 664,970.88 × 267,000.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,862.08x = 177,547,490,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,547,490,948.35/481,862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,461.22

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