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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,905.36, 665,033.32 and 267,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,905.36, 665,033.32 and 267,049.04 is: 368,529.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,905.36 : 665,033.32 = 267,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,905.36/665,033.32 = 267,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,905.36x = 665,033.32 × 267,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,905.36x = 177,596,509,674.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,596,509,674.01/481,905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,529.85

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