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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,905.12, 665,032.97 and 267,048.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,905.12, 665,032.97 and 267,048.77 is: 368,529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,905.12 : 665,032.97 = 267,048.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,905.12/665,032.97 = 267,048.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,905.12x = 665,032.97 × 267,048.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,905.12x = 177,596,238,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,596,238,978.15/481,905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,529.47

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