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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,900.68, 665,026.90 and 267,044.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,900.68, 665,026.90 and 267,044.34 is: 368,523.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,900.68 : 665,026.90 = 267,044.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,900.68/665,026.90 = 267,044.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,900.68x = 665,026.90 × 267,044.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,900.68x = 177,591,669,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,591,669,592.75/481,900.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,523.38

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