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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,898.37, 665,023.66 and 267,042.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,898.37, 665,023.66 and 267,042.02 is: 368,520.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,898.37 : 665,023.66 = 267,042.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,898.37/665,023.66 = 267,042.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,898.37x = 665,023.66 × 267,042.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,898.37x = 177,589,261,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,589,261,514.19/481,898.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,520.15

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