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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,863.58, 664,972.95 and 267,001.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,863.58, 664,972.95 and 267,001.90 is: 368,463.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,863.58 : 664,972.95 = 267,001.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,863.58/664,972.95 = 267,001.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,863.58x = 664,972.95 × 267,001.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,863.58x = 177,549,041,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,549,041,098.61/481,863.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,463.29

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