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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,863.08, 664,972.26 and 267,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,863.08, 664,972.26 and 267,001.40 is: 368,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,863.08 : 664,972.26 = 267,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,863.08/664,972.26 = 267,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,863.08x = 664,972.26 × 267,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,863.08x = 177,548,524,381.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,548,524,381.16/481,863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,462.60

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