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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,942.27, 665,106.80 and 267,077.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,942.27, 665,106.80 and 267,077.72 is: 368,581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,942.27 : 665,106.80 = 267,077.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,942.27/665,106.80 = 267,077.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,942.27x = 665,106.80 × 267,077.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,942.27x = 177,635,203,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,635,203,039.57/481,942.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,581.92

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