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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,865.58, 664,975.71 and 267,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,865.58, 664,975.71 and 267,003.90 is: 368,466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,865.58 : 664,975.71 = 267,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,865.58/664,975.71 = 267,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,865.58x = 664,975.71 × 267,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,865.58x = 177,551,107,975.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,551,107,975.27/481,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,466.05

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