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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,898.35, 665,023.69 and 267,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,898.35, 665,023.69 and 267,042 is: 368,520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,898.35 : 665,023.69 = 267,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,898.35/665,023.69 = 267,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,898.35x = 665,023.69 × 267,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,898.35x = 177,589,256,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,589,256,224.98/481,898.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,520.16

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